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V802 FSG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

147,313 mi
Last recorded147,313 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV802 FSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 147,313 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 25 Mar 2025 141,806 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 141,806 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 138,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 136,601 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 136,601 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 136,600 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 132,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 132,949 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,287 miles

Nearside Front light lens misted

small chip to windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2021 126,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front light lens misted

small chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 121,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 109,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,223 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 104,080 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Holes in outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall separating (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall separating (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracking due to age

Pass 24 May 2016 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear floor pan area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear sidewall cracking due to age

Fail 24 May 2016 93,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear floor pan area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear sidewall cracking due to age

Pass 28 May 2015 82,847 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 82,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,436 miles

nearside front inner tyrewall cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front inner tyrewall cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,719 miles

offside rear parking brake recording slightly low effort

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear parking brake recording slightly low effort

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,333 miles

brakes slighly frozen causing a slight bind

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,308 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 51,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 33,473 miles

nearside rear tyre just legal

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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V802 FSG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 V802 FSG, 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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V802 FSG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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