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DE54 SXO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,345 mi
Last recorded71,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 SXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 71,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 70,723 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower corrosion front suspension and subframe

Central Rear Lower corrosion on suspemsion parts

Fail 26 Jun 2025 70,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower corrosion front suspension and subframe

Central Rear Lower corrosion on suspemsion parts

Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,801 miles

Central Front corrosion front axel

Central Rear rear axel corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2024 69,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front corrosion front axel

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear rear axel corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,712 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2023 68,712 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,849 miles

general under body corrision

Fail 24 Jun 2022 67,849 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

general under body corrision

Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,716 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body and suspension components general light corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 66,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body and suspension components general light corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,577 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 65,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 62,951 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,439 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,204 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,661 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 38,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,508 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,072 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,172 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,936 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 SXO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE54 SXO, 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 DE54 SXO registered?

DE54 SXO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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