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FH04 TVV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,470 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Front - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded In Clip At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose CAT Rattle Present In Exhaust System (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,157 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,729 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 44,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,097 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 34,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 32,240 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,423 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 28,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,025 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,171 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 23,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,369 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 TVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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