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EK54 JCU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 80,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,456 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 75,591 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,642 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 68,332 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2020 68,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Slight binding at offside rear brake

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,805 miles

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,240 miles

Corrosion on both rear lower outer sills

Timing belt?

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,287 miles

Corrosion on both rear lower outer sills

Timing belt?

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,280 miles

Near side rear lower outer sill slightly corroded

Timing belt?

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 50,386 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deep cut in n/s/f sidewall no cords exposed

front and rear discs badly corroded inner face

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,587 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 44,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,053 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,974 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 JCU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 EK54 JCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 JCU registered?

EK54 JCU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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