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BJ54 FXM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,044 mi
Last recorded37,044 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 37,044 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 37,043 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 36,233 miles

Offside Rear Lamp smashed not affecting light output

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 36,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Lamp smashed not affecting light output

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,830 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 30,823 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,072 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,020 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 29,931 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,026 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 26,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 23,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear sills slight corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2016 23,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2015 20,423 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 17,600 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 17,600 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,608 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 14,608 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 11,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 11,501 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 11,403 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,702 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all tyres perished in tread advise replace

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 29 Sep 2010 10,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,556 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitting on inner face advise replace with next set of pads

Pass 3 Oct 2008 8,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,691 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 FXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ54 FXM, 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 BJ54 FXM registered?

BJ54 FXM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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