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FT04 EKD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,156 mi
Last recorded107,156 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 EKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2023 107,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 97,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak downpipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,465 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,434 miles

Rear tyre tread nearside and offside just above wear bars

under body suspension steering and brake parts have surface rust

Fail 16 Jan 2019 83,431 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread wearing and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre tread nearside and offside just above wear bars

under body suspension steering and brake parts have surface rust

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mount and outer chassis. (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 77,823 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mount and outer chassis. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside wiper blade perished, but still clearing screen.

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,317 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,256 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 64,644 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 58,852 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 54,174 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 47,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 40,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,434 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,736 miles

both front wiper rubbers split at ends

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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FT04 EKD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FT04 EKD, 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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FT04 EKD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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