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FV04 DNF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,937 mi
Last recorded97,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,937 miles

Both front indicators quite pale

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

Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45 R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Both front indicators quite pale

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

Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,353 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm 205/45/16

Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on 2 mm 205/45/16

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 64,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,404 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,403 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 56,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,857 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 45,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 34,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,514 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 29,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,631 miles

Oil leak

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 DNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV04 DNF, 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 FV04 DNF registered?

FV04 DNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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