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FM04 HBB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 114,428 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 104,694 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 99,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,594 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 88,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2016 77,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 73,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,201 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,337 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,231 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,476 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,969 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,409 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 HBB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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