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FG54 PXY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,529 mi
Last recorded119,529 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 PXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 119,529 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Temporary repair to n/s headlight

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All - slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear wing / aerofoil close to outer extremity of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2022 106,284 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension componants have surface corrosion

both outer sill panels slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

nearside rear tyre slight damage to inside of wall

rear nearside wheel have slight damage to inside

repairs to front chassis covered in under seal

Fail 17 Feb 2022 106,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension componants have surface corrosion

both outer sill panels slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

nearside rear tyre slight damage to inside of wall

rear nearside wheel have slight damage to inside

repairs to front chassis covered in under seal

Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,178 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rusted hole forming within 30cm of suspension on chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rusted hole forming within 30cm of suspension on chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freashner hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

rear supension componants have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,602 miles

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,153 miles

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

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,399 miles

both rear outer sills outer covers rusty and holed

Fail 20 Jan 2017 77,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer sills outer covers rusty and holed

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,385 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 71,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,708 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,592 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread bar indicators

long hand brake travel

slight brake imbalance to front brakes

slight brake imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,654 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 43,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Rear Inner Brake PAds Low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,803 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,874 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,852 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 PXY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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