CarVerify

Free Car Check

H504 FRP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

239,658 mi
Last recorded239,658 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH504 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 239,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 232,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 223,671 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 215,855 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 208,647 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 209,260 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car lowered

side lights tinted yellow

Pass 27 Apr 2019 193,271 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 183,968 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Front Bumper Loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 183,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Exhaust Noisy

Front Bumper Loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 183,958 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced impeding travel of rear suspension wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced impeding travel of rear suspension wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear arch Body or chassis has a modification, affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Offside Rear arch Body or chassis has a modification, affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2017 171,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 171,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 171,330 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

slight exhaust leak rear

Fail 9 Apr 2011 171,330 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

offside front brake binding slightly

slight exhaust leak rear

Pass 30 Apr 2010 169,634 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 167,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 163,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 158,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 151,951 miles

rear brake discs rusty

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H504 FRP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 H504 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H504 FRP?

You can check the full history of H504 FRP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H504 FRP registered?

H504 FRP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is H504 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H504 FRP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H504 FRP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H504 FRP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.