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FH04 WCX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,101 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 80,386 miles

suspension arms has slight corrosion front and rear

Fail 4 May 2021 80,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near upper wishbone fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near upper wishbone fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,378 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,611 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,995 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,229 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,229 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,849 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 18,003 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs and pads worn low

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 WCX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

FH04 WCX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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