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FM04 GZZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 GZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 125,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 123,504 miles

general under-body corrosion

Fail 5 May 2022 123,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear in the centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange at silencer corroded and snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

General Corrosion to under sides of body including suspension parts

Pass 19 Apr 2021 121,276 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion both front floor/sills (not in prescribed area )

Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 121,255 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,328 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,306 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,147 miles

engine misfire

slight corosion to os and ns sill

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,114 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 21,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,567 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2009 18,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GZZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FM04 GZZ, 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 GZZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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