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EK54 JBV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,363 miles

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,836 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 74,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,369 miles

both N\S & O\S sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,188 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 67,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 4 Feb 2020 66,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,326 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 65,811 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2014 57,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2012 52,116 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,505 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,137 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,297 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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EK54 JBV 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 90.5%.

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 EK54 JBV, 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 EK54 JBV registered?

EK54 JBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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