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FY54 FVX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,644 mi
Last recorded66,644 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,644 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 66,637 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 66,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,733 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 64,966 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 63,254 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 61,605 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,334 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,701 miles

all suspension arms springs and subframes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,352 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,344 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,626 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,626 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,701 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 41,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,254 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,528 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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FY54 FVX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FY54 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 FVX registered?

FY54 FVX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FY54 FVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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