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WV04 FTJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,389 mi
Last recorded66,389 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall...205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2023 66,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall...205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 65,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside macpherson strut mounting (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 64,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 62,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 62,598 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,197 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

RUST BLISTERS AND SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S OUTER REAR SILLS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,204 miles

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

pas pipes rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,518 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Corrosion on hydraulic pipes from steering rack. Not leaking . (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,428 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,183 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 40,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,739 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,209 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2010 31,758 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,470 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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WV04 FTJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WV04 FTJ, 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 WV04 FTJ registered?

WV04 FTJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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