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JS54 MXS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,651 mi
Last recorded66,651 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS54 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,651 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 66,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,792 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,519 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

All underside showing corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 62,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

All suspension components showing corrosion

All under side showing corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,791 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,880 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,277 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,249 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 33,249 miles

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

high level brake light inop

os wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,659 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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JS54 MXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JS54 MXS, 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 JS54 MXS registered?

JS54 MXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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