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FL54 VHC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 121,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 121,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 114,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 106,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,255 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre tread area ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

front upper and lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2021 91,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

front upper and lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 67,763 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 67,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 60,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,729 miles

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

slight pitting inner face front discs

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,885 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,717 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,137 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,297 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 VHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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