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BJ54 FKT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,830 mi
Last recorded53,830 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FKT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,830 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 53,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,728 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 50,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 50,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Meet criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,930 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,044 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,282 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,284 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear coil coil springs showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,699 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,138 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,673 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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BJ54 FKT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BJ54 FKT, 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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BJ54 FKT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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