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FG04 FWM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,858 mi
Last recorded117,858 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 117,858 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and also tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle + underbody and inner sills corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 117,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and also tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle + underbody and inner sills corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,156 miles

Both outer sills body filled

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,156 miles

Both outer sills body filled

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 104,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both outer sills body filled

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,378 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,566 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,871 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 68,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 52,820 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,687 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 45,491 miles

n/s/r tyre nick outer wall

Fail 16 May 2014 45,472 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre nick outer wall

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,459 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,614 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front and rear disc corroded excessivly

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,224 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,213 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,331 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs are badly corroded on inside edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,002 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,471 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 FWM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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