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FH04 LYJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

9,970 mi
Last recorded9,970 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 LYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 9,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 9,898 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 9,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 9,784 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 9,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 9,352 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,166 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 9,166 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 8,908 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 8,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 5,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 4,442 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 2,539 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 LYJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH04 LYJ registered?

FH04 LYJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is FH04 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 LYJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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