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FG54 PMO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 PMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 64,114 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,799 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,709 miles

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

rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,573 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion on front suspension

General corrosion on rear suspension

General corrosion underside

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,583 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2021 46,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 45,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 44,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch/ chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion, not considered excessive

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/ inner arch (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 Chassis leg/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front sub frame components corroded but not excessive

rear sub frame components corroded but not excessive

Fail 20 Oct 2017 43,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg/ inner arch (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 Chassis leg/ inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front sub frame components corroded but not excessive

rear sub frame components corroded but not excessive

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,922 miles

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre valve perished

slight corrosion to rear inner sills / floors

Fail 20 Oct 2016 41,890 miles

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

corrosion to both front chassis rails

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre valve perished

slight corrosion to rear inner sills / floors

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,359 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,792 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,902 miles

o/s wiperblade split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,715 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,672 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 PMO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PMO, 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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What year was FG54 PMO registered?

FG54 PMO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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