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EO54 XBE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,453 mi
Last recorded60,453 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 XBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 60,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 56,516 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 53,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 51,006 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front track rod end and lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose joiner to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip and multiple scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 50,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front track rod end and lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose joiner to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip and multiple scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,869 miles

Nearside Rear body corrosion started

Offside Rear body corrosion started

Pass 4 May 2018 48,565 miles

corrosion started both outer rear sills

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,328 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,320 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,605 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,139 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 XBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

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

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