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FM04 WXW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,578 mi
Last recorded106,578 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r onto block corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been extensively repaired/welded and heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2021 106,556 miles

Brake performance not tested car has no brakes. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower inner seal and o/s/r inner arch holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached rear support bracket for rear subframe missing 2x bolts. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached upper nut missing advise not to drive. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r onto block corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hitting. (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,944 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,944 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Missing x2 rear bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Rust hole but not within prescribed area

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,894 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

front discs rusty

oil leak

under body very rusty and all suspension parts rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2017 100,107 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 100,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,959 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,849 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,463 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,212 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,658 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Jul 2007 21,708 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 WXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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