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DE54 SXH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,911 mi
Last recorded94,911 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,911 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,430 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,918 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 72,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,707 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,337 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 44,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 412 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 279 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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DE54 SXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 DE54 SXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 SXH registered?

DE54 SXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is DE54 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 SXH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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