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FP54 XHV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,219 mi
Last recorded62,219 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 62,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 59,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 57,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,681 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 55,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,970 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,726 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 51,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,932 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 49,932 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking around tread and side wall no cord showing

Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 40,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,022 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,306 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 35,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 May 2011 31,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,541 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 20,268 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on dash

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,418 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)

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 XHV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

FP54 XHV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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