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G76 SGO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,196 mi
Last recorded139,196 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG76 SGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 139,196 miles

nearside and offside front ball joint gaiters (all) in poor condition

nearside rack gaiter split to limit

offside front D bush in has small amount of play in it

small corroded hole in nearside rear inner sill (outside of prescribed area)

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,798 miles

Both front upper suspension arm, ball joint gaiters have deteriorated

Corrosion on the underside in various places, some of which is nearing the limit

n/s rear shock absorber is leaking to the limit

o/s front track rod end, ball joint dust cover is worn to the limit

Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,495 miles

front suspension upper arm ball joint gaiters ar split but still making a sealing arrangement (both sides)

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded near to limit

small amount of play in offside front antiroll bar D bush

track rod ball joint gaiters are split but still making a sealing arrangement .

Fail 22 Sep 2017 132,495 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front suspension upper arm ball joint gaiters ar split but still making a sealing arrangement (both sides)

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded near to limit

small amount of play in offside front antiroll bar D bush

track rod ball joint gaiters are split but still making a sealing arrangement .

Pass 22 Sep 2016 128,547 miles

There is corrosion on the underside & suspension in various places

Fail 20 Sep 2016 128,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

There is corrosion on the underside & suspension in various places

Pass 3 Sep 2015 116,710 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 116,710 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front and rear brake pads low.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,604 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 116,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 112,822 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 112,757 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,341 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 99,358 miles

all brake hose furrells corroded

brake fluid level low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 92,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 86,938 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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G76 SGO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G76 SGO, 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 G76 SGO registered?

G76 SGO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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