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FH04 LXG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,854 mi
Last recorded75,854 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 LXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 75,678 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,800 miles

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,694 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2018 73,014 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,957 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,937 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,824 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,688 miles

front brake disks corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,609 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front wiper slightly smearing

rear number plate loose

Pass 25 Jul 2009 56,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,238 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,434 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 LXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FH04 LXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH04 LXG registered?

FH04 LXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FH04 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 LXG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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