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FY04 WPF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,220 mi
Last recorded93,220 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 WPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 93,220 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 88,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,631 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 84,595 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,890 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,946 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,534 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 61,533 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) insecure Inner brake pad shim adrift and fouling disc (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,150 miles

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

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

offside front tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,290 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 36,290 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,260 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,259 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 16,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,996 miles

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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FY04 WPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY04 WPF, 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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FY04 WPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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