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FM04 HBF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,836 mi
Last recorded107,836 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 107,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear at rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Ball joint dust covers and track rod end dust covers perhished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 106,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear at rear rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Ball joint dust covers and track rod end dust covers perhished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,640 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 101,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,451 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

rear brake pads in poor condition

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (rear end)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,811 miles

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 78,458 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 74,043 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 74,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,289 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

floor pan slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,276 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

floor pan slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,073 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,376 miles

Both rear outer sill slighlty corroded

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,008 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 50,313 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 Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 46,722 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,501 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,516 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 22,708 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2007 22,708 miles

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

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

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

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 HBF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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