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FH04 UER

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,388 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 88,142 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 82,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 77,224 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,048 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 71,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,890 miles

both rear chassis legs slight corrosion

both rear sill ends inside arches slight corrosion

front brake pads worn low

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

rear brake pads worn low

recommend oil spray

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,890 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis legs slight corrosion

both rear sill ends inside arches slight corrosion

front brake pads worn low

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

rear brake pads worn low

recommend oil spray

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,233 miles

front and rear discs faces corroiding brakes working ok for test

rear exhaust corroiding

Fail 25 Jul 2011 51,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear discs faces corroiding brakes working ok for test

rear exhaust corroiding

under body corroiding needs good oil spray

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,492 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 UER is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UER, 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 UER registered?

FH04 UER is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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