MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to underside
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
O/S Rear Wheel Arch Corroding
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs Of Over Heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill inner & outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Surface Rust Under Body
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f chassis leg starting to "blow"
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm in centre of tread
osf chassis leg started to "blow"
underside of vehicle corroding
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f chassis leg starting to "blow"
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm in centre of tread
osf chassis leg started to "blow"
underside of vehicle corroding
osf brake binding slightly
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
osf brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 NKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 NKL, 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 FY54 NKL registered?
FY54 NKL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2004.
Is FY54 NKL safe to buy?
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