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RA54 JPO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 JPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,657 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,329 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,975 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,940 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seal is corroded and its close to developing into a hole.

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security the rear seal has a small hole due to corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,778 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,507 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,255 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,827 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres getting low on tread

Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,849 miles

front and rear discs worn badly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,770 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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RA54 JPO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RA54 JPO, 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 RA54 JPO registered?

RA54 JPO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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