MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
both front chassis rusty
both rear inner sills very rusty
front + rear suspension very rusty
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))
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)
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)
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion outer sills at rear
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer sills rusty at ends
heavy surface corrosion to offside front disc
rear no plate delaminating
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FM04 EFK registered?
FM04 EFK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.
Is FM04 EFK safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM04 EFK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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