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FM04 RLZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 RLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,086 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,802 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,014 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 89,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall, 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 84,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 84,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,747 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 83,740 miles

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

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

variuse componants underneath some corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 81,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,633 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,229 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 77,228 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear pads very low

slight play both front rack arms

Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,992 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,685 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,246 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,958 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 36,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RLZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RLZ, 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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What year was FM04 RLZ registered?

FM04 RLZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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