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FP04 NRV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 NRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,973 miles

all suspension components corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 May 2024 54,909 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 54,696 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2022 54,635 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 May 2021 54,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,890 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,632 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

under body of car as light surface rust

Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,102 miles

signes of car has been standing for along time

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,034 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mojority of front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 36,481 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,336 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,228 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 27,226 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,223 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,360 miles

condition of front discs borderline

condition of rear discs

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,545 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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FP04 NRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FP04 NRV, 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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FP04 NRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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