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FG54 BFZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,827 miles

both front wing bottoms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 105,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front wing bottoms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,141 miles

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

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

corrosion nsr wheel arch

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,977 miles

corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 30 Jul 2022 58,038 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 58,031 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 57,641 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 57,625 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 55,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,631 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,402 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,771 miles

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

Nearside 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 8 Dec 2011 40,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,699 miles

travel in handbrake

Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,137 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 24,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,992 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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FG54 BFZ 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 FG54 BFZ, 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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FG54 BFZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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