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FM04 FDU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,066 mi
Last recorded108,066 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,279 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,619 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 52,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,071 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,071 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 FDU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

Is FM04 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 FDU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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