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RK54 EFX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,447 mi
Last recorded70,447 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 EFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,447 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 68,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 67,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 65,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

body heavily corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2019 65,378 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

body heavily corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2018 62,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body corroded

brake fluid level low topped up

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre soft - reset to 30 psi. Exhaust extensive corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2017 60,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre soft - reset to 30 psi. Exhaust extensive corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,118 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to all front and rear suspension arms

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to both rear inner wings

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

damage to n/s/f tyre

engine belly pan fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing low and inner wall damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,130 miles

ADVANCE AND GENERAL CORROSION TO ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

ADVANCE CORROSION TO REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER WINGS

DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY TWISTED BUT NOT FOULING ANY PART OF VEHICLE

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 52,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,216 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,466 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 38,466 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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RK54 EFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK54 EFX, 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 RK54 EFX registered?

RK54 EFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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