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FM04 EFF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 88,290 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion welding done recently

Fail 29 Feb 2020 88,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension upper arms rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

both rear sills covered in underseal & corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

both rear sills covered in underseal & corroded

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear sills light corrosion

Rear springs corroded

suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2018 77,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear sills light corrosion

Rear springs corroded

suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,410 miles

Suspension and underside has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2017 75,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,800 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Chassis excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Chassis excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 59,649 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,143 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,084 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 46,084 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,703 miles

advise rear pads getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2011 39,703 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,793 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,078 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,062 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust sections corroded in places

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,299 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake travel

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 EFF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EFF, 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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FM04 EFF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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