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FG54 BGY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,162 mi
Last recorded104,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,162 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,618 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 102,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 102,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,325 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 101,325 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,397 miles

front struts corroding

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

slight movement in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Fail 30 Nov 2017 96,397 miles

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

front struts corroding

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight movement in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link

Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,342 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

long handbrake lever travel

rear exhaust join corroded

slight noise from rear possible diff mounting bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,015 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

front inner pads appear low advise inspection

knock from rear advise further inspection

slight movement in rear diff/subframe bushes

Fail 2 Dec 2015 77,012 miles

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

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

front inner pads appear low advise inspection

knock from rear advise further inspection

slight movement in rear diff/subframe bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,189 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 65,189 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,672 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,288 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,870 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 19,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FG54 BGY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG54 BGY, 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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FG54 BGY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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