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H485 FRP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,311 mi
Last recorded232,311 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 232,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 229,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 142,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 4 Feb 2019 226,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 222,209 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 222,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 217,414 miles

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on body sills

underside of vehicle deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2016 212,519 miles

engine has a misting of oil

front tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 212,509 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

engine has a misting of oil

front tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 191,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 184,034 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 175,669 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 164,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both lower arm ball joint boots perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 164,589 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both lower arm ball joint boots perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2010 156,137 miles

Left & right front lower arm ball joint boots perished

Pass 17 Jan 2009 147,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 139,135 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 128,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2007 128,480 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 114,104 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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H485 FRP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H485 FRP, 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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H485 FRP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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