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FP04 UDT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,968 mi
Last recorded74,968 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 74,968 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner quarter sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner wings to sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension rusty

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,186 miles

Light underside corrosion to chassis and suspension

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 71,282 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 63,644 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 63,638 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 63,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 62,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 61,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,884 miles

Front Tyres Perished

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,884 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Tyres Perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,993 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 48,742 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 48,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 19,945 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 UDT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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