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DN54 FNC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 108,467 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 106,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 105,654 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 101,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,317 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 100,273 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 96,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just after flexi brake hose.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just after flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,438 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis and floor starting to rust

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,936 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,133 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,615 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,875 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,709 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,427 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 32,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,655 miles

Puncture in N/S/F tyre,Repairable.

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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DN54 FNC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DN54 FNC, 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 DN54 FNC registered?

DN54 FNC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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The MOT history for DN54 FNC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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