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FX04 XZR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,473 miles

general corrosion

n/s rear and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre worn to 1.8mm and n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 4 Mar 2014 109,473 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake discs worn and corroded

general corrosion

n/s rear and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre worn to 1.8mm and n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,049 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,937 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 85,937 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FX04 XZR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX04 XZR, 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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What year was FX04 XZR registered?

FX04 XZR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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