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FP54 NPY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,068 mi
Last recorded104,068 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 NPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,068 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s door and rear panel damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,068 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s door and rear panel damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,150 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

exhaust system rusting

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,047 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- rear --- inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,323 miles

Front Lower both sides -- lower ball joint rubbers deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,552 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

drivers door damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2022 95,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension components have corrosion

drivers door damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,649 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,274 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,712 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,248 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a cut on inner side wall - not to cords.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,522 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,885 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,425 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,124 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 NPY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

FP54 NPY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FP54 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 NPY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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