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FP54 HFL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,351 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2023 81,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Side ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 81,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Side ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 81,756 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 81,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,211 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 81,211 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,334 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,490 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 77,490 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 76,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 60,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 46,531 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,020 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 HFL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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