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FM04 FDN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,392 mi
Last recorded72,392 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,281 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,904 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,165 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,600 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,023 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 58,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,994 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer sill of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,185 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,262 miles

Corrosion to both outer sill of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2015 51,880 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,728 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,203 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 FDN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM04 FDN registered?

FM04 FDN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is FM04 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 FDN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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