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HK04 FNN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,789 mi
Last recorded77,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 FNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,789 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 76,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 76,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 71,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,610 miles

Nearside Front inside wheel arch has welding repair

Offside Front inside wheel arch has welding repair

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 69,609 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inside wheel arch has welding repair

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inside wheel arch has welding repair

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,900 miles

front tyres perished

welding repairs to sills and front chassi

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,356 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,110 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,104 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust join in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,738 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,635 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,804 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,208 miles

adv front tyres waring on edges

adv light corrosion on suspension units

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,555 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,352 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear discs heavily corroded

both headlamp aims on upper limits

tested in damp conditions

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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HK04 FNN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HK04 FNN, 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 HK04 FNN registered?

HK04 FNN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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