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FG54 PXV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 PXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 121,898 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All underbody suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,560 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 121,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 119,105 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 119,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,934 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 115,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 111,273 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,430 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper slight wet under pressure no leak found.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 99,120 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,300 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 92,299 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,578 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel (yellow marked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel (yellow marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,543 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,517 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leaking (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rusted at joint, would benefit from cat-back (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,393 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,213 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,015 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,506 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,144 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 PXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

FG54 PXV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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