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FH04 YXS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,363 mi
Last recorded91,363 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,363 miles

Body panel slightly loose WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ALLROUNDE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDERDOBY AGE RELATED SURFACE CORROSION COVERED WITH UNDERESAL TO ALL BRAKE & SUSPENSON PARTS

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REARSILLS BOTH N/.S O/S (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 91,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Body panel slightly loose WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ALLROUNDE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDERDOBY AGE RELATED SURFACE CORROSION COVERED WITH UNDERESAL TO ALL BRAKE & SUSPENSON PARTS

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REARSILLS BOTH N/.S O/S (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 91,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all wheel arches corroded

corrosion built up along the underside of the vehicle and along majority of suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2024 84,125 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 84,121 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill - Marked in Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (Bottom of Wing) - Marked in Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,612 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 77,612 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,338 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jun 2022 77,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Jun 2021 76,703 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 72,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2020 72,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,258 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 40,258 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,347 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,347 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,797 miles

wipers smearing the screen slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2011 28,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

wipers smearing the screen slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 19,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 15,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,015 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 YXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YXS, 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 YXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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