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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill under drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
no reverse lights (too old to fail)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking brake fluid (very wet) (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill under drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
no reverse lights (too old to fail)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section where joined (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rotten under battery holder (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section where joined (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where cat meets pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where cat meets pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both sills corroded
front and rear inner wheel archs corroded
front and rear suspension,brake and steering components have corrosion
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both inner and outer sills and inner rear wheel archs corroded
exhaust system corroded
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all front and rear suspension components corroded
both inner and outer sills corroded and both rear inner wheel archs
exhaust system corroded quite badly
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
exhaust poor condition
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP54 BTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 FP54 BTU, 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 BTU registered?
FP54 BTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2004.
Is FP54 BTU safe to buy?
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