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FG04 VGE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,355 mi
Last recorded59,355 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,834 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,887 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 49,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,936 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,602 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 45,602 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,890 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,117 miles

advise both front tyres and o/s/r tyre have server tread cracks and advise replacement (195/50x15)

advise front pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,877 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,607 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,478 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 VGE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

FG04 VGE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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