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FH54 ATV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,023 mi
Last recorded82,023 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 82,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,492 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 80,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,694 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 77,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,546 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 70,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 67,642 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,456 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,741 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,512 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sill/wheel arches. (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,382 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,716 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,804 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 64,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 55,123 miles

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

front discs are worn

rear discs are worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 48,238 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,071 miles

o/s/r coil spring rubber shield splitting

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

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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FH54 ATV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FH54 ATV, 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 FH54 ATV registered?

FH54 ATV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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