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2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,356 mi
Last recorded118,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 118,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 112,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 100,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 94,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,498 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,754 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 36,754 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,808 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,432 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 16,571 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NFC 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 87%.

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 NFC, 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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FY54 NFC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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