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FP54 BTU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,221 mi
Last recorded96,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,221 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2026 96,181 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2025 91,330 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,304 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2024 88,385 miles

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))

Fail 15 May 2024 88,385 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2023 82,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,388 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,616 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 43,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 17,868 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,572 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,742 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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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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FP54 BTU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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