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DG54 BPF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,023 mi
Last recorded89,023 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 BPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,023 miles

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

handbrake travel

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,581 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,258 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,396 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill signs of corrosion but not yet holed

Nearside Rear Upper brake spring missing

Offside Rear Outer sill signs of corrosion but not yet holed

rear brake springs don't look correctly located in testers opinion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,466 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,466 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,791 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in the tread and sidewalls

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks in the tread and sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,564 miles

Oil leak

rear axle mount bushes has slight movement

Fail 29 Mar 2014 60,564 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

rear axle mount bushes has slight movement

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,946 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,127 miles

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

corrosion to inside of front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,644 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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DG54 BPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 DG54 BPF, 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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DG54 BPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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