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FL54 KHR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,020 mi
Last recorded55,020 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,020 miles

suspension and under body corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,909 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 51,909 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides sills to floors front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,095 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both sides sills to floors front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,522 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 48,522 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,928 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,345 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,106 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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FL54 KHR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KHR, 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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FL54 KHR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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