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WR04 FFE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,849 mi
Last recorded117,849 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 FFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 117,849 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake performance low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower wing corroded and holed

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower wing corroded and seriously weakened

Fail 29 Jul 2021 117,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Parking brake performance low

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear lower wing corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower wing corroded and seriously weakened

Pass 14 Jul 2020 107,806 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear lower wings corroded and holed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,432 miles

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

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

both rear wings corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,784 miles

o/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,648 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,743 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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WR04 FFE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WR04 FFE, 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 WR04 FFE registered?

WR04 FFE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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