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FG04 XVA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,173 mi
Last recorded100,173 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

condition of exhaust

corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 21 Apr 2020 100,152 miles

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

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

o/s rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,139 miles

condition of exhaust

under tray fitted

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 100,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

condition of exhaust

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 100,080 miles

condition of exhaust

corrosion to sills

Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

advise corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,372 miles

Oil leak

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

advise corrosion to sills

Pass 10 May 2013 95,513 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 May 2013 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle surface corrossion

Pass 1 May 2012 89,238 miles

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 3 May 2011 78,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 68,836 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 57,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,157 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,045 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,960 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 XVA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XVA, 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 XVA registered?

FG04 XVA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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