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FM04 EFE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,798 mi
Last recorded78,798 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,739 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 78,739 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split at back box and centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 78,639 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 78,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,223 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 78,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 78,200 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,736 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and the inner sidewall is starting to show cracks but does not expose cords

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,782 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,236 miles

all brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,139 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,187 miles

Front Tyres Begining To Crack Between Tread

Fail 7 Apr 2011 29,187 miles

Front Tyres Begining To Crack Between Tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,102 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 26,102 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,555 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all discs corroded on inside edge

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,832 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,487 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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FM04 EFE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

FM04 EFE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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