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FP04 VSL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 82,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,329 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 80,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,598 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 78,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 78,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,729 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,119 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,942 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,093 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 33,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,941 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,732 miles

Nearside Front 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 VSL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

FP04 VSL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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