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FV04 AAZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AAZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,422 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

ns and os rear inner upper wheel arch excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

osf inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2019 71,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner upper wheel arch excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

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

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded not within 30cm of a perscribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner upper wheel arch excessively corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion both floor to sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arches nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arches nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,404 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 63,404 miles

Central Stop lamp not working NEW BULB FITTED (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,592 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under car (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,510 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded.

End of outer sills are corroded underneath.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner wheel arches are corroded.

End of outer sills are corroded underneath.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,512 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 42,063 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,633 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 19,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 11,768 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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FV04 AAZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV04 AAZ, 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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FV04 AAZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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