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EK54 TXD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,643 mi
Last recorded18,643 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 18,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 18,635 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all 4 not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted and headlamp aim poor (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 18,588 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked in tread and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 18,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked in tread and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 18,513 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODING NEAR ANTI ROLL BAR FIXING POINT. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL FOUR FRONT BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 18,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid to rear box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under bonnet ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, front and rear, uppers and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 18,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 18,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Offside Front Upper Ball joint boot perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 18,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint boot perished

Offside Front Upper Ball joint boot perished

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 17,995 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 17,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,174 miles

ALL FOUR WHEELS HAVE VERY SLIGHT BRAKE BINDS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,147 miles

Front brake discs corroded advise replacement

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Tyre treads badly cracked advise replacement

Fail 15 Apr 2015 15,437 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyre treads cracked advise replacement

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,437 miles

all tyre treads cracked advise replacement

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,649 miles

both rear tyres cracked around circumference of tyre in tread but no cords showing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,025 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,067 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 8,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,410 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 TXD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK54 TXD, 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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EK54 TXD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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