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FP04 VZM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,258 mi
Last recorded105,258 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 105,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sill/floor badly corroded and holed n/s/f and n/s/r

inner sill/floor badly corroded and holed o/s/f and o/s/r

Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,787 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,762 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,616 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,615 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,029 miles

wax oil grease now while still good under body springs pipes ect

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,600 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 71,435 miles

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

Front wipers deteriorating

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,312 miles

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,341 miles

both sills corroding at rear

o/s hand brake performance poor

stone chip in windscreen swept area (11mm)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,341 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sills corroding at rear

stone chip in windscreen swept area (11mm)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,178 miles

Offside 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 VZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

FP04 VZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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