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FN04 ZHA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 ZHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 88,242 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 88,125 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,548 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 70,403 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,402 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,839 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,866 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,310 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 56,309 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 52,659 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 44,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,183 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,272 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,957 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,714 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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FN04 ZHA 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 82.6%.

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 FN04 ZHA, 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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FN04 ZHA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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