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FP54 HGF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,884 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 87,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both!! (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake needs adjusting!

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust showing signs of age (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,147 miles

Offside light corrosion on rear of outter sill panel

steering rack pressure pipe's corrioding

Fail 3 Feb 2016 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside light corrosion on rear of outter sill panel

steering rack pressure pipe's corrioding

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,708 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 53,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 51,362 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,171 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,635 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 43,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,040 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 34,988 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2010 34,988 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,747 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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FP54 HGF 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP54 HGF, 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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FP54 HGF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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