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YE04 FJF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,350 mi
Last recorded49,350 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 FJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,350 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 49,090 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 49,020 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,053 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 39,568 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 37,535 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 35,204 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 34,091 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,775 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,884 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 30,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,302 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,664 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,604 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 16,771 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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YE04 FJF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YE04 FJF, 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 YE04 FJF registered?

YE04 FJF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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