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AJ54 EPK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,671 mi
Last recorded82,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 EPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,671 miles

Vehicle underbody/structure covered in underseal - vehicle structure has been repaired

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,383 miles

ALL,FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL,FRONT AND REAR WISHBONE ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,260 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL,FRONT AND REAR CORRODED. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL,FRONT AND REAR WISHBONE ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,871 miles

CORROSION TO ALL,FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES,SHOCK ABSORBERS AND SUSPENSION ITEMS.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,074 miles

CORROSION EVIDENT ONFRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES,FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND CHASSIS.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 77,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to front anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis

Pass 29 May 2020 76,222 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,341 miles

surface corrossion to underside of vehicle .

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,314 miles

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

both inner and outer sills

slight corrosion above both front wheels

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,463 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2016 66,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,922 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,488 miles

all 4 discs on inside edges corroding

n/s front tyre approaching limit on outside edges

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,871 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,717 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 45,717 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,180 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 39,180 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,139 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 33,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,620 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,613 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,489 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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AJ54 EPK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ54 EPK, 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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AJ54 EPK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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