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AY54 LFX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 LFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

different wheels front to rear

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,911 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R shock absorber needs attention soon

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Various suspension parts heavily corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 81,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear sub frame heavily corroded

all front suspension units heavily corroded

all rear suspension units heavily corroded

all under vehicle heavily corroded

both front inner arches heavily corroded

both rear inner arches heavily corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point rusty

Nearside Rear Inner sills rusty

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Nearside Rear w inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing top rusty

Offside Front jacking point rusty

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,070 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has many patches of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing to sill section also arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing to sill section also arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 77,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassie leg forward of suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassie leg forward of suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear silencer broken before flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has many patches of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing to sill section also arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing to sill section also arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,544 miles

BOTH FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING,POSSIBLE WELDING REQUIRED NEXT TIME.

UNDER BODY CORRODING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,519 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HAND BRAKE HAS 15 CLICKS,7 CLICKS BEFORE IT STARTS TO OPERATES (1.1.6 (c))

BOTH FRONT & REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODING.

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING,POSSIBLE WELDING REQUIRED NEXT TIME.

UNDER BODY CORRODING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,215 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,184 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,723 miles

Both rear brake discs have very corroded surface condition. Not yet affecting operation.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,983 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,579 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,002 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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AY54 LFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AY54 LFX, 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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AY54 LFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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