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A11 FGA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,284 mi
Last recorded50,284 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,284 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 50,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 48,203 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 46,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,160 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,815 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,712 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 36,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,525 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,011 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,643 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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A11 FGA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A11 FGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 FGA registered?

A11 FGA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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