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FG54 OJE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,397 mi
Last recorded178,397 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 178,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 177,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 162,897 miles

Offside Rear wing corrode but has no sharp edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 162,229 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear wing corroded but has no sharp edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 148,692 miles

All brake pipes light corrsion

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wing corroded but no sharp edges

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 148,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

All brake pipes light corrsion

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear wing corroded but no sharp edges

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,739 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes are lightly corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 117,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,735 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,735 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,759 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 21 Jan 2011 51,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,228 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 48,228 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 39,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 39,775 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,763 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,174 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OJE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG54 OJE, 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 OJE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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