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FH04 YMR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,706 mi
Last recorded51,706 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 51,706 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 51,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2025 50,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 49,191 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 48,365 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 47,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2021 46,080 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 44,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 44,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 40,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 37,568 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 34,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 30,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 28,968 miles

fuel flap doesnt fasten

Pass 23 May 2013 27,608 miles

fuel flap lock inop

Fail 20 May 2013 27,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

fuel flap lock inop

Pass 11 May 2012 26,379 miles

fuel filler flap lock inop

slight smear on both front wipers

Pass 13 May 2011 23,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,769 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 YMR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

FH04 YMR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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