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FG04 EFL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,238 mi
Last recorded96,238 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 EFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2021 96,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,346 miles

n/s outer sill corroded but not yet considered excessive

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arches by anti roll bar mounts corroded but not yet considered excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 85,393 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,786 miles

o/s and n/s rear sills corroded not excessive

rear exhaust slight leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,481 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s and n/s sills corroded not holed

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,911 miles

o/s and n/s rear sill ends corroded not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,541 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,827 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 24 Apr 2012 48,827 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,208 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front discs pitted on inside

n/s and o/s rear discs pitted on inside

Pass 4 May 2010 37,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,115 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 EFL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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