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H855 FRV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,848 mi
Last recorded117,848 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 109,732 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear brake and fuel pipes, rear clip insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 109,720 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear brake and fuel pipes, rear clip insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,652 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 106,641 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear brake and fuel pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,200 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,048 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 103,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,590 miles

Front and rear suspension arms and subframes corroded

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,940 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,717 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 97,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,503 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 96,494 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,154 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 94,154 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H855 FRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H855 FRV, 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 H855 FRV registered?

H855 FRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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