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FX54 NTV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 NTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 73,388 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 73,386 miles

All underside vehicle components corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 73,383 miles

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

All underside vehicle components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,382 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 73,382 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,689 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished 195/50/15

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 66,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,566 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 29 Oct 2014 63,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 21 Nov 2013 60,002 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)

e.m.l light on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 60,002 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

e.m.l light on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,250 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 52,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,279 miles

front brake discs very rusty on inner surfaces

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2011 48,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs very rusty on inner surfaces

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,829 miles

Tyres showing signs of 'age cracks' and inner sidewall of near side rear tyre has several cracks in it.

Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,829 miles

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

Tyres showing signs of 'age cracks' and inner sidewall of near side rear tyre has several cracks in it.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,947 miles

Quite serious inside sidewall cracks and age cracks in the tread of near side rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,779 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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FX54 NTV 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 60%.

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 FX54 NTV, 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 FX54 NTV registered?

FX54 NTV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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