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FH04 UDT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,059 mi
Last recorded81,059 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,059 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 81,059 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,887 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake imbalance 26%

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,558 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,558 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 54,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

offside outer sill corroded close to excess

Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,691 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded close to excess

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill around welded repair

Fail 4 Aug 2014 46,505 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,175 miles

EML ON

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,647 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,234 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,945 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 UDT 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 68.4%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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