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FG54 KBV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,267 mi
Last recorded134,267 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 KBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 134,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 134,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body and suspension components have various amounts of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section to silencer flange, exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under body and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,467 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Vehicle under body and suspension components have various amounts of surface corrosion and generally in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2017 131,755 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Vehicle under body and suspension components have various amounts of surface corrosion and generally in poor condition

Vehicle under body and suspension components have various amounts of surface corrosion and generally in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2017 131,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded passenger, outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded passenger inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers, outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Vehicle under body and suspension components have various amounts of surface corrosion and generally in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,918 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill areas (6.1.B.2)

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,487 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 120,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,147 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,718 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,627 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 KBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG54 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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