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FP54 NPX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 NPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 71,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 61,496 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,704 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,656 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 57,786 miles

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

Offside front inner arch corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 57,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake material has come away from brake pad backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,043 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,025 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,152 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,330 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,324 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,409 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NPX, 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

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What year was FP54 NPX registered?

FP54 NPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is FP54 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 NPX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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