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H889 FRV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,033 mi
Last recorded124,033 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 113,740 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 97,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 84,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

damaga to floor of car on o/s and n/s

Pass 13 Aug 2008 80,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 98,236 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 98,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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H889 FRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H889 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H889 FRV registered?

H889 FRV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is H889 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H889 FRV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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