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FG04 XUP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,397 mi
Last recorded115,397 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 112,628 miles

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

both front & rear lower suspension arms slightly corroded

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both undersills slightly corroded

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 109,243 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 106,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 103,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2016 103,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 100,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Fail 26 May 2015 100,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,375 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,872 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,120 miles

advise inspection of front brake pads

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 28,948 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 XUP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

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

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