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FL54 ZWB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,668 mi
Last recorded109,668 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ZWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,668 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all way through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 109,661 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all through underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 104,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,986 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 103,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,925 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,416 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,013 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,390 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,959 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 ZWB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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