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FG04 HRJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,808 mi
Last recorded52,808 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 52,808 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion of n/s/r outer sill

Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,007 miles

Both outer body sills starting to corrode at rear

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded and holed.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 39,606 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear 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 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,298 miles

All four tyre valve stems perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 38,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 38,652 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded,but not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,003 miles

nearside and offside front and rear tyre valves perishing

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroding

offside front wheel binding

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,281 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 32,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,009 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,771 miles

front tyres inner edge low tread (possible tracking fault)

rear tyres inner edge low tread (possible tracking fault)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,910 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear to outside(possible tracking fault)

offside front tyre has slight wear to inside(possible tracking fault)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,438 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,242 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 HRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

FG04 HRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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