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FP04 UDW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 UDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 83,289 miles

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED ALL OVER

Pass 24 Jun 2025 82,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED ALL OVER

Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,268 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 82,268 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle corroded all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,857 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,975 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,025 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 77,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,110 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 75,051 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 74,042 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 74,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 72,287 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,765 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 49,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,871 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 UDW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

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

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