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FL04 XFC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 92,316 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under body heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 92,316 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under body heavily corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 84,677 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed but not corroded

all components corroding underside

both inner sills corroded

both rear outer wheel arch's corroding

rear inner wheel arch's corroding

underside of car undersilled

Fail 22 May 2017 84,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer sill holed but not corroded

all components corroding underside

both inner sills corroded

both rear outer wheel arch's corroding

rear inner wheel arch's corroding

underside of car undersilled

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,891 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas of the underside of the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

both front and both rear suspension arms corroded

both front brakes binding

both front inner wings corroded

both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

both rear inner wings corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 77,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various areas of the underside of the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

both front and both rear suspension arms corroded

both front brakes binding

both front inner wings corroded

both inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

both rear inner wings corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,693 miles

Both front wheels slight bind

General corrosion underbody at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,288 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension covered in surface rust

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,897 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sill panels

Fail 29 Mar 2012 677,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion to both rear outer sill panels

Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,455 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,257 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox tail shaft oil seal leak

water leak poss fron t of rad reqs cover removing

Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,101 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox tail shaft oil seal leak

water leak poss fron t of rad reqs cover removing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,395 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked in sidewalls

offside front tyre cracked in sidewalls

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 XFC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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