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FL54 ZVG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,418 mi
Last recorded57,418 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ZVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2018 57,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/lower wing area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,277 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,015 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 42,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Radiator fan not cutting in when hot,

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,789 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,102 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

slight wear of rear tyres on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,582 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2008 23,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,174 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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FL54 ZVG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL54 ZVG, 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 FL54 ZVG registered?

FL54 ZVG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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