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FG04 MWZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,626 mi
Last recorded42,626 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 42,626 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 37,288 miles

Front n/s tyre has slight cracks to sidewall

Pass 26 May 2012 33,860 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 32,265 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

offside front inner wing and chassis show signs of accident damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 30,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,172 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,373 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,630 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 22,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,195 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 22,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on front brake discs

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 MWZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

FG04 MWZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 MWZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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