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FP54 BSY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,039 mi
Last recorded78,039 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2022 78,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Iner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened The antiroll stabilizer bracket is corroded and detached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on the tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing panel not attached at the base of the panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Corrosion hole in the floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres near tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,408 miles

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

Under body has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,908 miles

under body has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,054 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 52,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,537 miles

Front disc's inner faces corroding

Rear ends of sills corroding

suspension arms corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,539 miles

Centre heat shield corroded.

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 20,137 miles

nearside front brack disk corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 13,584 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,526 miles

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

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

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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FP54 BSY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP54 BSY, 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 FP54 BSY registered?

FP54 BSY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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