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FE54 XUH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,797 mi
Last recorded90,797 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 XUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 90,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 85,832 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 85,824 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner arch, top of welded plate insecure (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,422 miles

engine light on

light corrosion to chassis and body work

long hand brake travel

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake has a slight bind.

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,291 miles

both rear outer sills repaired

imballance to front brakes deemed ok after road test

Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

rear exhaust heavily deterioated

slight corrosion to both rear lower sills

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,366 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,745 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 61,744 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,814 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,100 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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FE54 XUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE54 XUH, 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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FE54 XUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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