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FY04 WPM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,657 mi
Last recorded73,657 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 WPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding slightly (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all slightly (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear brakes fluctuate (3.7.B.3)

general body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also binding slightly (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all slightly (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear brakes fluctuate (3.7.B.3)

general body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,499 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 71,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,057 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,496 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,623 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,648 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,458 miles

slight sidewall damage to LH front tyre, not exposing cords

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,225 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 WPM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY04 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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