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FP04 YEU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,099 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,770 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 103,770 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,521 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 89,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and both lower rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 78,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and both lower rubbers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,468 miles

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2018 71,468 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))

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2016 67,550 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,545 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 63,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,712 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 16 May 2013 61,482 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 May 2012 60,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 56,140 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,140 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 49,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,486 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 40,284 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 YEU 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 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

FP04 YEU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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