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FV04 UMR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,296 mi
Last recorded81,296 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,023 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 64,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,759 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,267 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 54,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,911 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,548 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 14,584 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 14,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 3,124 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 3,104 miles

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

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 UMR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV04 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

FV04 UMR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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