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FG04 EFE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,751 mi
Last recorded86,751 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 EFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,718 miles

all tyres perished.

general corrosion under car.

rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,529 miles

n/s/f tyre perished.

rear tyres slight perishing and low on tread.

Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,143 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,045 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,152 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,742 miles

both front discs badly corroded on inner sueface

both rear discs badly corroded on inner surface

exhaust corroded

n/s/r sill starting to corrode

o/s/r sill starting to corrode

rear brake pads look low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,442 miles

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,116 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,108 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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FG04 EFE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FG04 EFE, 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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FG04 EFE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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