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FM04 WYW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,228 mi
Last recorded75,228 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 WYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,639 miles

both sides rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,221 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,993 miles

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

OSR caliper lever sticking

Fail 19 Jun 2014 44,993 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OSR caliper lever sticking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,563 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 17,152 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 WYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

FM04 WYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FM04 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 WYW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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