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FL54 ZWD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 ZWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 75,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 73,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 66,757 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

underside is rusty in places

Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,984 miles

Advanced corrosion on both outer sills at rear

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 51,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,179 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,790 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,278 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,850 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Nov 2008 16,744 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 13,480 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 ZWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

FL54 ZWD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is FL54 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 ZWD shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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