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MX54 AUS

2004 Mazda MX5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,235 mi
Last recorded88,235 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX598,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 AUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,235 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside and offside outer and inner sills slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Overall vehicle underside heavily corroded and previously welded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 88,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front and rear inner arches slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Overall vehicle underside heavily corroded and previously welded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,629 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 83,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,794 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 74,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,225 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 69,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,211 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,426 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,997 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 42,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,714 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 39,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,947 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,650 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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MX54 AUS is a 2004 Mazda MX5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 98,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX54 AUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX54 AUS is a 2004 Mazda MX5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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