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FV04 UMU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,343 mi
Last recorded88,343 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 88,343 miles

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

front and rear sub frame /suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front jacking corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 88,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear sub frame /suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front jacking corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 81,794 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear parking brake effort lower than offside

under body very rusty

Pass 26 May 2017 73,462 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

the under side of the vehicle is very rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 60,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,157 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front and rear suspension corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight cracking to front tyre tread

Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,157 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all front and rear suspension corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

slight cracking to front tyre tread

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,835 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,146 miles

All tyres visibly under inflated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,955 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 35,955 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 9,520 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 9,425 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 UMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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