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FM04 WXY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,153 mi
Last recorded88,153 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2024 88,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,044 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch / sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

VEHICLE SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE RESTORATIVE REPAIRS AND UNDERSEALING WITH REMAINING AREAS DISPLAYING CORROSION AND TO COMPONENTS

Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE AREAS UNDERSEALED/VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,992 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle displaying various areas of corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,029 miles

corrosion to outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,029 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

slight blow and corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 52,881 miles

rear tyres perishing on inside edges

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,710 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 46,435 miles

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

surface corrosion to both outer rear seals

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,543 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 32,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 26,209 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WXY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXY, 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 WXY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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