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FH04 UDW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

76,181 mi
Last recorded76,181 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 UDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 76,181 miles

general underbody and components corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 76,181 miles

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

general underbody and components corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 76,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

general underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 76,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from where rear silencer joins the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 76,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from where rear silencer joins the exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Slight smell of petrol in passenger compartment

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 74,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,630 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 74,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,805 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 72,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,746 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,704 miles

all tyre inner side walls cracked no ply cords exposed

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,314 miles

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,096 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,094 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,450 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear outer sills corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,194 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,650 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 51,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake starting to bind

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres deterioating and splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,150 miles

both rear tyres perishing.....

front & rear brake pads appear low , discs corroded , advise brake inspection.....

wipers smear....

Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,607 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

tyres perished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 29,633 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 UDW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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