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FL54 ETF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ETF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 109,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres split on inner side walls

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f floor getting rusty

o/s/r tyre split on inner side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,918 miles

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s/f floor getting rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2023 92,918 miles

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

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s/f floor getting rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,170 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 89,170 miles

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

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

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,299 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,976 miles

rear disc scored, power steering pipes starting to rust

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,941 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,316 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,445 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,880 miles

CUTS AND CRACKS REAR TYRES.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,880 miles

CUTS AND CRACKS REAR TYRES.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 22,928 miles

Both front brake disc`s are badly corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2009 22,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake disc`s are badly corroded on inner faces.

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2008 19,386 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,266 miles

Front brake disc's corroding on inner faces.

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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FL54 ETF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FL54 ETF, 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 FL54 ETF registered?

FL54 ETF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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