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FP54 NRJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,541 mi
Last recorded76,541 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 NRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,541 miles

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

suspension components corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,457 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,177 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2024 76,175 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both age perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 75,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

suspension and subframes generally corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components and sub-frames generally corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all lower suspension arms corroded

under engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 74,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all lower suspension arms corroded

under engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

suspension arms corroded

under engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on tread limit

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

suspension arms corroded

under engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 71,534 miles

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

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

both sides rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,391 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,471 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 30 May 2012 66,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,588 miles

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 28 Jul 2009 43,961 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,941 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 NRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

FP54 NRJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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The MOT history for FP54 NRJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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