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FV04 VGZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sill/floor pan joints corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2019 115,669 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation slow. (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 o/o. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sill/floor pan joints corroded.

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner sill area and inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area and inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

undersides of car surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2015 114,185 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,984 miles

advise nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge and some perishing

advise underside corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2014 109,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES AT 8 PSI

advise nearside front tyre low tread on inner edge and some perishing

advise parking permit removed from swept area of screen to pass MOT

advise underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2013 99,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2013 99,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,275 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,271 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,607 miles

all brake discs rusted and weak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,763 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,275 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,103 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 23 May 2007 6,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 May 2007 5,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F wiper blade split but still clears the screen !!

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FV04 VGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV04 VGZ, 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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FV04 VGZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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