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FP54 XJV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,608 mi
Last recorded62,608 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,608 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced two chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly lever not returning/ binding (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroding front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 62,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned loose (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced two chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly lever not returning/ binding (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroding front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,758 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,758 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,536 miles

near side and off side front chassis legs heavly corrioded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,003 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 55,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Edge of floorpan. (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 48,729 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,841 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 44,841 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 37,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 37,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,835 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,472 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,876 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)

Rear tyre tread depth O/S/R 1.80mm N/S/R 1.85mm min legal limit 1.60mm

Pass 5 Nov 2007 14,059 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 XJV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJV, 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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FP54 XJV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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