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FN54 WJE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,556 mi
Last recorded83,556 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 WJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 83,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All undercarraige brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 67,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both advise replace (4.1.E.1)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

outersills outer skin corroded too excess advise repair

play in offside front lower suspension balljoint borderline pass advise replace now

vehicle heavily corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills corroded almost too excess

slight bind nearside front wheel advise check

vehicle corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has corrosion in perscribed areas

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,288 miles

Split / cut in the n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,214 miles

N/s/f tyre has a cut / split in the inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,821 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,927 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,822 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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FN54 WJE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FN54 WJE, 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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FN54 WJE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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