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FG04 EFF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,739 mi
Last recorded44,739 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 EFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 44,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,322 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 43,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,704 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 42,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,023 miles

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,150 miles

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,633 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

os and ns rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,778 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

os rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

small cut in ns rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all lower suspension arms slightly corroded

has had front front end accident damage

ns front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perishing

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2010 23,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres perishing

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,185 miles

fuel line damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,749 miles

slight distortion to chassis on nearside

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 EFF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG04 EFF, 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 FG04 EFF registered?

FG04 EFF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 EFF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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