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FP04 YEV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,973 mi
Last recorded56,973 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 YEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,973 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,975 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 53,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,867 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 49,867 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,253 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,252 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,303 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)

o.s and n.s rear outer sills showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,872 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)

Pass 3 May 2013 35,839 miles

front disc pads getting low.

Pass 2 May 2012 33,258 miles

front disc pads getting low.

Pass 3 May 2011 30,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 27,846 miles

brake fluid level slightly low.

dampness around offside front brake bleed nipple but no leaks.

Pass 6 May 2009 24,372 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread low on outer edges.

Pass 27 May 2008 20,880 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 20,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,247 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 YEV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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