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FL54 KVH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,941 mi
Last recorded106,941 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,941 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,100 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,541 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,666 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,585 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,191 miles

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

engine malfunction light on , car did take some time to pass emission test

f/n/s tyre wearing outer edge

rear pads will need replacing very soon

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,177 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

starting to corroide under body needs good oil spray

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,082 miles

oil leak to underside of engine

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,702 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 KVH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KVH, 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 KVH registered?

FL54 KVH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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