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FL04 FOV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,843 mi
Last recorded64,843 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 64,843 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,294 miles

Surface corrosion both outer rear sills / wheel arch area

Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,487 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,383 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,955 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,953 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,171 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,209 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 37,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,653 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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FL04 FOV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FL04 FOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL04 FOV registered?

FL04 FOV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FL04 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 FOV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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