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FG04 WVV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,631 mi
Last recorded90,631 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 WVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 90,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,090 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 88,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,257 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,485 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,338 miles

exhaust system rusty

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded.

general corrosion to all underside

Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,302 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded.

general corrosion to all underside

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,512 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 63,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,137 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,296 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,365 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 39,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 WVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 WVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG04 WVV registered?

FG04 WVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 WVV shows 26 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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