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FL54 KVM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,706 mi
Last recorded66,706 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,706 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO LACK OF UNDERSEAL

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,035 miles

(********HEAVY UNDERSIDE CORROSION*********)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,188 miles

********HEAVY UNDERSIDE CORROSION*********

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,503 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Fail 1 Aug 2014 59,503 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,922 miles

All underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2013 57,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,090 miles

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,021 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 26 Jul 2008 21,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 4 Oct 2007 16,526 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 16,192 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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