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FJ54 EEG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 EEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 87,821 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surface . front brake pads wearing uneven due to discs

n/s rear outer sill corroded and end part missing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

rear exhaust sections heavily corroded and slightly blowing on joint

Fail 1 Apr 2020 87,821 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

front brake discs corroded on inner surface . front brake pads wearing uneven due to discs

n/s rear outer sill corroded and end part missing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

rear exhaust sections heavily corroded and slightly blowing on joint

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,283 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,624 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,565 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,565 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,568 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,601 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 67,601 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,025 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,518 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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FJ54 EEG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FJ54 EEG, 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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FJ54 EEG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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