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FP54 XJF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 78,321 miles

Both sides front headlamp lenses discoloured

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 78,321 miles

Both sides front headlamp lenses discoloured

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 74,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light cracking on front tyres

Pass 16 May 2023 72,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 71,536 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,762 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 68,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 66,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,663 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,663 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 15 Apr 2017 58,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,978 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,128 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake pad worn low

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,483 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 50,426 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs inner surfaces poor condtion

nearside front brake slight bind - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 1 May 2013 47,840 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 47,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,823 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wipers smearing/split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,444 miles

both front brake disc in poor state in face

nearside wiper split at end off blade

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,776 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,735 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,318 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 XJF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

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

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