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FH04 UDX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,420 mi
Last recorded60,420 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 UDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,420 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 60,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded/ rust hole

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion/ rust hole

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Rear boot floor/ under side of vehicle corroded

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

Fail 28 May 2025 60,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded/ rust hole

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion/ rust hole

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Offside Rear boot floor/ under side of vehicle corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2024 60,038 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 59,569 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 59,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits then test aborted due to boiling over (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front all front suspension and steering locking nut pins \missing

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill and wing heavy corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear anti-roll bar link dust covers cracking and perishing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes front and rear cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 57,698 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner chassis leg holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill and wing heavy corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear both rear anti-roll bar link dust covers cracking and perishing

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushes front and rear cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,719 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

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

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

both rear lower inner sill area's corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,063 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 51,714 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,977 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,966 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 39,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,276 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,895 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,908 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 16,908 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 8,598 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 UDX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 UDX, 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 UDX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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