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FP04 RZH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,750 mi
Last recorded56,750 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,750 miles

Nearside Front Floor/inner sills corroded: NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded: NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Floor/ inner sill corroded: NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded: NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,487 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 54,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,234 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

generally rusty under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,419 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,222 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,192 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,249 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 18,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RZH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RZH, 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 FP04 RZH registered?

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

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