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FH04 UEK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,604 mi
Last recorded97,604 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,604 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 97,600 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,489 miles

all under side thick under seal

Fail 18 Jan 2022 96,471 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all under side thick under seal

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,480 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,857 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,900 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,307 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,554 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,057 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 UEK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UEK, 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 UEK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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