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FG04 XUY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,674 mi
Last recorded65,674 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,674 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Jun 2018 124,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 31 May 2017 117,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 96,874 miles

damage to front bumper

front number plate cracked

o/s outer sill panel corroding

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 76,911 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 73,941 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 73,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 66,759 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 66,750 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 64,058 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 62,530 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 62,530 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 46,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 46,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 33,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 20,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,527 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 XUY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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