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FM04 EEG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 76,100 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 76,092 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sun visor fitted but not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,919 miles

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

Handbrake travel, requires adjustment

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,531 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to sub frame mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion adjacent to sub frame mounting (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,913 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 51,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 37,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 30,058 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,487 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,046 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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FM04 EEG 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 88.9%.

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 FM04 EEG, 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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FM04 EEG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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