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FG04 HPJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 121,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded around joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,416 miles

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

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

both outer rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,913 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,284 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/r sill corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust has corrosion

front discs corroded on inners

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust has corrosion

front discs corroded on inners

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 97,228 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 65,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 45,105 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,940 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 34,801 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,960 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 HPJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HPJ, 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 HPJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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