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FL04 RYG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,668 mi
Last recorded113,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 113,668 miles

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

Rear rear diff leaking

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 May 2024 113,644 miles

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

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

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 19 May 2023 108,781 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 106,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 106,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill + arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 103,382 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lamp holder missing (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 103,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lamp holder missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 96,150 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 96,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 89,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center and rear exhaust sections joint deteriorating/corrosion

engine light on

oil leak rear diff

Fail 21 May 2018 89,894 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center and rear exhaust sections joint deteriorating/corrosion

engine light on

oil leak rear diff

Pass 20 May 2017 88,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

center and rear exhaust sections joint deteriorating/corrosion

Fail 20 May 2017 88,867 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

center and rear exhaust sections joint deteriorating/corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 86,863 miles

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

rear differential oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,760 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear differential leaking slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear differential leaking slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,470 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,679 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 RYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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