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EG53 FVK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,957 mi
Last recorded110,957 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 FVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 100,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,998 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 64,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,911 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 May 2011 55,910 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 front tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2010 49,457 miles

chip in screen

front pads look low

Pass 12 May 2009 44,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,108 miles

o/s/f flexible brake hose split

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,589 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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EG53 FVK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EG53 FVK, 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 EG53 FVK registered?

EG53 FVK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is EG53 FVK safe to buy?

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