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FG04 FWD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,192 mi
Last recorded134,192 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,192 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

radiator deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2019 134,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

radiator deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,322 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,982 miles

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 121,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,763 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 109,947 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe from rear flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 85,800 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,851 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 FWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

FG04 FWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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