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FV04 WUX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,287 mi
Last recorded77,287 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertay is obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2019 77,132 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch - marked with yellow chalk - requires further repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertay is obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 60,334 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,734 miles

body rusting around rear arches

Fail 21 Aug 2017 50,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

body rusting around rear arches

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,825 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body rusting around rear arches

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,144 miles

rear pads wearing low

surface corrosion all suspension units and front subframe

surface corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills rear section

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,046 miles

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)

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 26 Jul 2014 40,046 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 39,992 miles

corrosion forming on near side outer sill

front and rear suspension and brakes are coverd in surface rust.

near side rear tyre has a screw in the tread.

rear brake pads getting low.

rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 39,956 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 39,956 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 6 Jul 2010 39,709 miles

Front brake pads low and disks rusty on the outer edges.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,214 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,642 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 May 2007 19,642 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 WUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

FV04 WUX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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