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EO54 XAX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,930 mi
Last recorded55,930 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 XAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 55,930 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 54,544 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,466 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 52,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 49,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 45,821 miles

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

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,330 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,435 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,574 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,259 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,166 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,098 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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EO54 XAX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EO54 XAX, 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 EO54 XAX registered?

EO54 XAX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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