MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust slightly corroded
floor pan slightly corroded
under trays fitted
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
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded.
o/s/f brake binding slightly.
Both rear outer sill slighlty corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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