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FN54 ZRL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ZRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 89,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,813 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion under sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2022 73,869 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 73,857 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill edge corroded

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

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

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

whole underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 31 Jul 2020 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front sill edge corroded

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

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

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

whole underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 3 Aug 2019 65,884 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,199 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,070 miles

surface corrosion to undersides of vehicle and sills advise recheck in 3 months to reaccess

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,328 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,454 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,454 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,401 miles

tyres cracked, under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,146 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,902 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,110 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,308 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 ZRL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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