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FG54 PLN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,467 mi
Last recorded42,467 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 42,467 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 40,842 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 40,175 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 40,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Park brake low effort

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,663 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 38,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,923 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,098 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 31,443 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,268 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 23,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,021 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,847 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 PLN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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