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FL54 KVU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,505 mi
Last recorded70,505 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 70,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer chassis member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 70,292 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lateral play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components and subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,565 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded not weakened

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

Rear suspension components corroded not weakened

Fail 28 Apr 2022 68,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension components corroded not weakened

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

Rear suspension components corroded not weakened

Pass 26 Apr 2021 65,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 63,297 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 63,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 60,157 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 60,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,654 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 51,654 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 46,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 9 May 2014 40,588 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,898 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 33,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,373 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,373 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,071 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 KVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 KVU, 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 KVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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