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FL04 MYA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,284 mi
Last recorded99,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,284 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2024 99,283 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2024 99,282 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible ns and os (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to under body including suspension components

sill repairs covered in underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2023 98,011 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both sides inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 98,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both sides inner/outer sills and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 97,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 90,885 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,587 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 80,585 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,631 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,631 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,827 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 63,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,586 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 52,682 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,949 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 24,252 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 MYA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FL04 MYA, 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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FL04 MYA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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