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FP54 BTY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,417 mi
Last recorded113,417 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 113,417 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 111,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 109,908 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 109,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,504 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 107,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,270 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by antiroll bar. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 101,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,866 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,252 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,141 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pads getting low n/s rear

brake pads getting low o/s front

n/s chassis leg has had plate welded in

o/s chassis leg has plate welded in

underbody sprayed in underseal

welding to chassis legs poor in some areas

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,901 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 68,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,019 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,019 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,071 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,315 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 BTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FP54 BTY, 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 BTY registered?

FP54 BTY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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