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FV54 EUT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 EUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 69,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper or cable seized (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2022 68,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,016 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 67,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 May 2021 66,988 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis leg near wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside chassis leg near wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,911 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,206 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,204 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,864 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,047 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,975 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,141 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,346 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,621 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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FV54 EUT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV54 EUT, 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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FV54 EUT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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