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FP04 VZB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,117 mi
Last recorded43,117 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 43,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,402 miles

rear sills to floors corroded plus covered in underseal

Pass 26 Sep 2022 39,210 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,225 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 33,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,468 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,615 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 VZB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP04 VZB registered?

FP04 VZB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is FP04 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 VZB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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