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FG04 EFS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 EFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 89,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 89,892 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 75,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,131 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,123 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/r cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY just passed mot. discs corroded also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brakes binding slightly

os/r outer sill corroded (not holed)

Pass 7 May 2019 58,133 miles

n/s/r lower inner wheel arch and outer wheel arch areas corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 58,119 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

n/s/r lower inner wheel arch and outer wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,434 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 54,141 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 51,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,801 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,618 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,924 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,932 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,932 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,036 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 EFS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

FG04 EFS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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