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FM04 FDL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,305 mi
Last recorded106,305 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 106,305 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both the nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 106,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both the nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,054 miles

Offside Front chassis rail rusty/corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 106,032 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

o/s outer sill and both ends of sills rusty/corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 106,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust system very rusty and weak

vehicle been lowered

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,993 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 105,993 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 105,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,191 miles

both outer rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 104,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both outer rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,148 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,828 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 89,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,895 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,178 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 70,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,668 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres getting low wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,898 miles

rear brakes binding and rear pads look low

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 FDL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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