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FH04 JZG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 JZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner under arch/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,319 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 82,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,872 miles

Both rear sills filled

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both rear sills filled

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,168 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 74,168 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,608 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,835 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 71,835 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,050 miles

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

Nearside Front visor loose

Offside Rear silicon has been used to patch up wield

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

Rear pads

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage no plate plinth (6.1.C.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

registration plate insecure plinth (6.3.1b)

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

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

Front no plate loose due to plinth

Nearside Front brakes excessively binding

Nearside Front visor loose

Offside Rear silicon has been used to patch up wield

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

Rear pads

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 67,932 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 67,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 62,272 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 62,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,917 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded but not holed

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2011 42,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,168 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,139 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,364 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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FH04 JZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FH04 JZG, 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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FH04 JZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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