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EJ54 MKF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,383 mi
Last recorded174,383 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 MKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 174,383 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 174,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x50x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 both sills outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 165,049 miles

Rear both outer sills

Fail 26 Mar 2019 165,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear both outer sills

Pass 1 Dec 2017 152,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers smeary

Pass 8 Dec 2016 146,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 146,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail near anti roll bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 146,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside wiper split still clearing windscreen

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside wiper split still clearing windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,477 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 130,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 109,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,077 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,312 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,265 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 47,265 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,367 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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EJ54 MKF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJ54 MKF, 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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EJ54 MKF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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