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FM04 RMX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 RMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 93,732 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,111 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 85,108 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,617 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 84,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,504 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,502 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,879 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,456 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 82,456 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,624 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,314 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 67,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,596 miles

o/s and n/s rear of sills corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2011 58,596 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear of sills corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,389 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,389 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,777 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,777 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,813 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,238 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 RMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

FM04 RMX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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