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FP54 BUE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 BUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,051 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 122,911 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 122,905 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 111,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,383 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 96,194 miles

both inner and outer sills are corroded

both rear link rods have slight play in the ball joint

brake fluid is low

Pass 24 Dec 2015 88,585 miles

front number plate damaged.

n/s/f tyre perished wearing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre perished and starting to split inner sidewall.

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear tyres perishing.

Fail 24 Dec 2015 88,584 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged.

n/s/f tyre perished wearing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre perished and starting to split inner sidewall.

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,019 miles

WIPERS NOT WORKING ON SECOND SPEED

Fail 17 Nov 2014 81,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKES BINDING

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

WIPERS NOT WORKING ON SECOND SPEED

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,305 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,225 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS OVER HALF WORN

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,229 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,559 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,697 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,738 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 BUE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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