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FH04 RYW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,839 mi
Last recorded55,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 55,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 55,544 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

whole of underside heavily corroded but not holed or seriously weakened

Fail 13 May 2022 55,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

whole of underside heavily corroded but not holed or seriously weakened

Pass 5 May 2021 55,293 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 55,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 55,019 miles

front and rear susspension rusty

Fail 21 May 2020 55,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear susspension rusty

Pass 23 May 2019 54,907 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 54,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 54,350 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 52,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 42,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 28,343 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 25,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,117 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 22,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 17,313 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 RYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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