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FL04 UPV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,208 mi
Last recorded149,208 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 UPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 149,208 miles

Front and rear subframes corroding

O/s and n/s inner sills to floor corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2018 149,208 miles

Front and rear subframes corroding

O/s and n/s inner sills to floor corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,518 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,518 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,753 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 130,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 126,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 122,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 119,920 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 118,567 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 117,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 105,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 98,697 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on their inner edge close to the legal limit

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 UPV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

FL04 UPV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is FL04 UPV safe to buy?

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