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FP04 UDM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,195 mi
Last recorded50,195 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 UDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 50,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & Offside Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner & Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 50,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & Offside Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner & Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 47,904 miles

Nearside Inner sills coroded

Offside Inner sills coroded

Pass 4 May 2017 47,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,503 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 44,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

offside rear outer sill rusty

underside of car heavelly undersealed

Pass 30 May 2013 38,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,096 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,785 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs heavy corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2011 34,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,508 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 17,326 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes IMBALANCE 23 CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,326 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brakes IMBALANCE 23 CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,058 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 UDM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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