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FH04 UDY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,545 mi
Last recorded59,545 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 59,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,049 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 57,298 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,272 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,165 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,551 miles

both rear outer sills corroded...

Pass 25 May 2011 38,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,508 miles

advisories as service report

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,669 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 25,553 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 20,449 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,449 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 UDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UDY, 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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What year was FH04 UDY registered?

FH04 UDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is FH04 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 UDY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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