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EJ54 TFZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,197 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 91,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

floorpans corroded

front subframe and lower arms corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear inner wheels arches corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,937 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 83,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 64,292 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,201 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 51,868 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

Fail 31 May 2011 51,868 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 37,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 31,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,091 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 TFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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