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FM04 WXZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,139 mi
Last recorded136,139 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 WXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 136,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

Pass 26 May 2022 132,044 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 28 Apr 2022 131,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength towing eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 126,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 122,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,685 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding very slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 120,173 miles

slight corrosion on chassis

Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush snapped (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,709 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 118,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1i)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear around joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

backbox has been pasted to stop exhaust blow

middle and rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,390 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 103,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,798 miles

advise repairs to nearside sill and rear wheel arch.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,156 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,966 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 23,076 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 WXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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