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FM04 EFK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,378 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,135 miles

both front chassis rusty

both rear inner sills very rusty

front + rear suspension very rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,180 miles

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,090 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,069 miles

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,610 miles

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

slight corrosion outer sills at rear

Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 76,797 miles

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

outer sills rusty at ends

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,018 miles

heavy surface corrosion to offside front disc

Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,324 miles

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,741 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,865 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,137 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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 EFK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM04 EFK, 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 EFK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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