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FM04 FDY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

50,654 mi
Last recorded50,654 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 50,654 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,624 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner has a hole but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 49,624 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower inner has a hole but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 47,158 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2024 47,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,480 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General underside corrosion to body and suspension components (arms, springs, subframes

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 45,197 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 45,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,555 miles

Front all suspension arms rusty

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills rusty

Rear all suspension arms rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,606 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 39,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2019 39,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 39,446 miles

Front Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside and offside led after market light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,543 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 36,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,692 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,692 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 27,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some cracking to tread of nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 2 Aug 2013 19,215 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some cracking to tread of nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2011 18,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 16,139 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner face

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

offside front tyre has craking on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,907 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 14,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,952 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 FDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FDY, 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 FDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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