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FL04 ZJY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,733 mi
Last recorded74,733 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 74,733 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2025 74,406 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle modified for racing purposes

Pass 23 Apr 2024 74,201 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner wheel arch and nearside rear outer wheel arch lip corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle modified for racing purposes

Pass 12 May 2023 72,892 miles

Offside Rear Inner lower wheel arch corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear arms/links rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 72,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,155 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 72,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded at rear

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 72,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg beside Antiroll bar & subframe rusty & badly holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between Antiroll bar & subframe soft & showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 66,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 66,475 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,683 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,552 miles

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

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 ZJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZJY, 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 ZJY registered?

FL04 ZJY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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