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FP54 HFT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,885 mi
Last recorded61,885 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 49,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 45,039 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All-round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy usage of under-seal under vehicle making it difficult to assess. corrosion underneath under-seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 44,778 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on vehicle floor areas

Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 44,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 43,864 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 43,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached *** DETACHED** (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight bind

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 42,815 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Slight bind

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,967 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 flexes (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front starting to brake binding

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

Offside Rear coil spring poor condition

both rear drop links boots perished and slight play in joints

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs surface area reduced to corrosion on inner (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 41,967 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 flexes (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front starting to brake binding

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

Offside Rear coil spring poor condition

both rear drop links boots perished and slight play in joints

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs surface area reduced to corrosion on inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,082 miles

Both front brakes are binding

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,308 miles

Offside front brake is binding

Offside rear brake is binding

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,308 miles

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

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

Offside front brake is binding

Offside rear brake is binding

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,600 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake is slightly binding

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,414 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 35,414 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 30,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

all tyres close and cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,569 miles

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

all tyres close and cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,050 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 28,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,193 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 HFT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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