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FH04 TWA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,335 mi
Last recorded79,335 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 TWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight lift/play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 75,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint slight lift/play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 73,698 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 65,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,714 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,322 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,371 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 TWA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 TWA, 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 TWA registered?

FH04 TWA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is FH04 TWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 TWA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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