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FL54 KJO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,886 mi
Last recorded77,886 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/lower quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg outer skin rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/lower quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 77,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/lower quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg outer skin rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/lower quarter panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,543 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 76,542 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

slight cracking of track rod ends and lower ball joints boots

slight damage n/s/r sill

slight deterioration of o/s headlamp pattern

underside undersealed including brake and suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,643 miles

under side freshly waxed

Fail 11 May 2022 73,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 'front to rear' pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to P.A.S steering pipes disconnected/removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering inoperative all pipes removed/missing,.... uncertain on condition of P.A.S pump (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 'front to rear' (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front, AND BOTH, rear lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside heavily surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery flat

unable to test front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,980 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,024 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded onto pinion housing (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (rear) (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded onto pinion housing (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,386 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,386 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,150 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 52,205 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,166 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,644 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,174 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,108 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,847 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 KJO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL54 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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