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FP54 BTX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,254 mi
Last recorded61,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 61,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 60,554 miles

surface corrodion under body

Pass 11 Mar 2022 59,456 miles

surface corrodion under body

Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,612 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,432 miles

Front offside tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear silencer joint slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,334 miles

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,598 miles

Rear exhaust pipe to silencer corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 48,595 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear exhaust pipe to silencer corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,919 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,689 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 15,227 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 BTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP54 BTX?

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What year was FP54 BTX registered?

FP54 BTX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is FP54 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 BTX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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