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FM04 EES

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspesion components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,121 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,101 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ant roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ant roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,658 miles

exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2013 61,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroding

suggest tracking

Pass 28 Jul 2012 52,753 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,837 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,837 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 45,655 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,655 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,585 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,475 miles

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

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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FM04 EES is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FM04 EES, 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 FM04 EES registered?

FM04 EES is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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