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FP04 VZC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,802 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 55,776 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,604 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,737 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,255 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both floor to sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,115 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes have slight bind

centre to rear section exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,239 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,515 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 May 2009 35,106 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 35,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,528 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)

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 VZC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

FP04 VZC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FP04 VZC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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