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FM04 GZP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 78,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,419 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing allround (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,429 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,618 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,584 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,979 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,510 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,178 miles

offside front headlight aim is slightly high

Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,887 miles

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

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

offside front headlight aim is slightly high

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,375 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2007 17,464 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 GZP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM04 GZP, 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 FM04 GZP registered?

FM04 GZP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FM04 GZP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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