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FL54 NBD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,580 mi
Last recorded8,580 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 8,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 8,560 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 8,511 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both front brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 8,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 8,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 8,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 7,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,618 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 7,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,365 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 6,199 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 6,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 5,559 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Chrome badge fitted to rear registration plate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 5,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Chrome badge fitted to rear registration plate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 4,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 3,866 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 NBD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

FL54 NBD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FL54 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 NBD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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