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FG04 XUV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 125,216 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 117,232 miles

Outersills soft

Fail 2 Nov 2016 117,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre / Rear Exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Outersills soft

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,169 miles

pas pipes rusting//ns sill rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2015 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

pas pipes rusting//ns sill rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,716 miles

underside rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2013 104,943 miles

front inner brake` pads appear low....

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding.....

rear brake discs corroding.....

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

some corrosion in p-a-s pipes

Pass 4 May 2011 90,647 miles

both ns tyres worn /both outer sills are rusted

Pass 21 May 2010 75,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,196 miles

os rear inner driveshaft joint loose in diff and leaking oil

Pass 6 May 2008 46,480 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 30,294 miles

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

centre stoplight not working

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 XUV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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