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FL04 RYA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 RYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 113,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 112,883 miles

All suspension parts corroded.

N/s.steering rack gaiter fouled by plastic under cover.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 112,883 miles

All suspension parts corroded.

N/s.steering rack gaiter fouled by plastic under cover.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 111,834 miles

Some areas of body/suspension showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2015 110,150 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 110,150 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 107,821 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 107,821 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 105,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 95,803 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 95,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2011 85,326 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 85,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged on inside edge

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 28 May 2010 76,657 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 76,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,053 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,472 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 RYA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RYA, 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 RYA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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