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FV04 UNF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,282 mi
Last recorded76,282 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 76,282 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 76,150 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,329 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 72,940 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on all of the underside sills weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 72,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion on all of the underside sills weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,741 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on power steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,045 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,040 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,141 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 65,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

205/45/16

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,424 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion Under Body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,424 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion Under Body (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,436 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 63,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,816 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,363 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 42,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

FV04 UNF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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