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FH04 YXE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,919 mi
Last recorded49,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,919 miles

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,919 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,192 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,081 miles

front and rear brake discs worn & slightly corroded

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

very small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside front shock absorber bushes slightly worn

rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion underside of car in places (minor)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 36,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

205/45r16w

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre cuts in side walls not to cords (border line pass)

offside and nearside front shock absorber bushes slightly worn

rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

slight corrosion underside of car in places (minor)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,156 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres perished but not to the cords (borderline pass 205/45 zr16w)

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front tyre perihed but not to the cords

Fail 29 Jul 2010 34,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres perished but not to the cords (borderline pass 205/45 zr16w)

exhaust system slightly corroded

offside front tyre perihed but not to the cords

Fail 4 Aug 2009 25,752 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,308 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 YXE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

FH04 YXE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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