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FP04 RWN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,498 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills have body filler on them

Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure part worn tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer sills have body filler on them

Pass 10 May 2019 81,535 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 81,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,030 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,669 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,668 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,043 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 58,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 56,787 miles

front brake disks corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 53,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,758 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 46,190 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 46,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 41,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 RWN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP04 RWN, 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 RWN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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