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FM04 FEJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2023 93,622 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 89,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 89,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 87,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

front chassis corroded by front anti roll bar mounting brackets

n/s/f lower swivel has lift on limit

o/s/r inner arch corroded

wipers smear

Fail 22 May 2020 87,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

front chassis corroded by front anti roll bar mounting brackets

n/s/f lower swivel has lift on limit

o/s/r inner arch corroded

wipers smear

Pass 22 May 2019 85,834 miles

Offside Rear brake pads getting down

Fail 22 May 2019 85,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads getting down

Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 80,142 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 71,836 miles

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches coroding

n/s & o/s rear outer floors to sills coroding

Fail 5 May 2017 71,836 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches coroding

n/s & o/s rear outer floors to sills coroding

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,772 miles

n/s & o/s rear outer floors to sills light corosion

rear exhaust coroding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s rear inner sills light corosion

o/s front inner wheel arch light corosion

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,025 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,990 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,385 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,269 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Front brake discs poor condition inner edges.

Minor cut offside rear tyre on inner wall.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,597 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

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 FEJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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