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FM04 WXX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 84,059 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,282 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 81,282 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 81,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Will not tick over/ emits excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,274 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls starting to split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 81,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls starting to split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and thin. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear suspension components corroding.

Fail 6 Nov 2020 80,897 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded by seat belt anchor points. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded by seat belt anchor points. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and thin. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 21 May 2019 77,127 miles

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

both inner and outer sills lightly corroding.

both rear inner wheel arches corroding.

Fail 17 May 2019 77,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded by subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both inner and outer sills lightly corroding.

both rear inner wheel arches corroding.

Pass 22 May 2018 71,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

both front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.

both inner and outer sills corroding.

Fail 21 May 2018 71,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear inner wheel arches corroding.

both inner and outer sills corroding.

Pass 16 May 2017 68,122 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 62,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2016 62,621 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 52,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,206 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 45,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,220 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,478 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 42,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

small cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge . lost tread pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2009 40,811 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cut in sidewall o/s/r

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,997 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,997 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,247 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 21,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 WXX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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