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FH04 KHF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,878 mi
Last recorded107,878 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 KHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 107,878 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,866 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,118 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 96,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,112 miles

small amount of play in o/s and n/s rear drop links

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,246 miles

small amount of play in o/s and n/s rear drop links

Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,836 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 79,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated and rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,919 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,110 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,886 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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FH04 KHF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH04 KHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH04 KHF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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