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FH04 UDN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,455 mi
Last recorded95,455 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,898 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,929 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 83,929 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Extensive surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not affecting testable items

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency is within MOT limits but o/s reads slightly low and may need attention

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks in tread pattern of both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,925 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 81,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering off outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,500 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,124 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,743 miles

Brake pipes from centre to rear corroded

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

Offside front wheel bearing very noisy

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

Rear wheels slightly binding

Various spots of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipes from centre to rear corroded

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

Offside front wheel bearing very noisy

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

Rear wheels slightly binding

Various spots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,926 miles

Handbrake light inop on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wheel binding

Offside wiper split

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

Varios spots of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,923 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Handbrake light inop on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front wheel binding

Offside wiper split

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

Varios spots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,763 miles

Both front lower arms have perished inner bushes

Both nearside tyres and offside front tyre are stepped and perished on inner side

REar brake discs slightly corroded

Varios spots of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre has multiple cuts on its inner sidewall but not revealing the ply or cords

offside front tyre has multiple cuts on its inner sidewall but not revealing the ply or cords

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre has multiple cuts on its inner sidewall but not revealing the ply or cords

offside front tyre has multiple cuts on its inner sidewall but not revealing the ply or cords

offside rear tyre has multiple cuts on its inner sidewall but not revealing the ply or cords

Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,203 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,433 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,412 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 19,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,061 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 UDN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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