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FL04 FPF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

43,076 mi
Last recorded43,076 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 FPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 43,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear pipe corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded slightly

Offside Outer Sill corroded slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (slight leak at rear silencer flange) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 43,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded.

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking between centre section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 39,396 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 39,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,086 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 39,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,760 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 38,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,233 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 36,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,672 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 35,671 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,869 miles

Advise n/s rear tyre cracked & perished

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 32,380 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 32,380 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,890 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,636 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,630 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,298 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 FPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FL04 FPF, 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 FL04 FPF registered?

FL04 FPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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