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FL54 MZX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,198 mi
Last recorded78,198 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 MZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,198 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 78,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension /roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,549 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Lower heat shield insecure and rattling

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer sill weak / corroded outside 30 cm rule prescibed area

Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play noisy when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven both sides (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear exhaust slight blow

Nearside Front Lower heat shield insecure and rattling

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer sill weak / corroded outside 30 cm rule prescibed area

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and rear brake pads worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 69,528 miles

o/s & n/s sills corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,118 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal travel very long

n/s/r tyre split inner sidewall

no effort n/s/r handbrake

o/s & n/s sills corroded

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,919 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 60,919 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid level low (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 59,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,874 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,452 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,068 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking /cuts deep but not down to cords

Fail 10 Nov 2010 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking /cuts deep but not down to cords

Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,173 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,774 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 MZX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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