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FG04 HRM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,429 mi
Last recorded81,429 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 81,429 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2023 81,391 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major 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))

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 77,097 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 77,097 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,830 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 63,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 51,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,720 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,720 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,962 miles

FRONT AND REAR suspension corroded

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

HANDBRAKE lever high

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,654 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corossion on front and rear suspension components

slight crease on nearside chassis rail

Fail 18 Feb 2015 45,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corossion on front and rear suspension components

slight crease on nearside chassis rail

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,330 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever high

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,470 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

both front wipers split slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2012 37,470 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

both front wipers split slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,735 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 34,735 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake lever very high

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,965 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 32,964 miles

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

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)

both front discs considerably pitted on inner faces

n/s/r brake starting to bind

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2009 30,412 miles

Both front tyres cracking along tread

Parking brake travel high

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,412 miles

Both front tyres cracking along tread

Parking brake travel high

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,784 miles

front tyres worn on edges

long hand brake traval

Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,923 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 HRM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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