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FG04 PFA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,774 mi
Last recorded89,774 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 PFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2022 89,774 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,654 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,808 miles

Nearside Rear dented alloy

all 4 brake discs rusty

smeary wipers

surface rust front and rear chassis legs

surface rust front floor

Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,808 miles

Nearside Rear dented alloy

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

all 4 brake discs rusty

smeary wipers

surface rust front and rear chassis legs

surface rust front floor

Fail 26 Mar 2018 74,397 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust oxygen sensor wire insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,202 miles

Corrosion on o/s/r outer and under sill area and on front chassis areaes

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on o/s/r outer and under sill area and on front chassis areaes

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,846 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,527 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,471 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,570 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 41,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,860 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 PFA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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