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FG04 FWN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,422 mi
Last recorded55,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 FWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 55,422 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR tyre inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 50,613 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR tyre inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 46,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside outer sill ar rear corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,365 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 39,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer side sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,193 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 34,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 32,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,167 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,473 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,570 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres have splits on inner side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,208 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,665 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 FWN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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