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R421 LFM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,237 mi
Last recorded100,237 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 LFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 100,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,603 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,063 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 97,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,337 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,891 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,190 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,639 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 91,903 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,975 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 88,394 miles

slight moisture on ns shocker

Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight moisture on ns shocker

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,386 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Oct 2008 88,353 miles

exhaust temp repaired

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 85,321 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 85,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 79,450 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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R421 LFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R421 LFM, 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 R421 LFM registered?

R421 LFM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is R421 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 LFM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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