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SM54 NPA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,850 mi
Last recorded102,850 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 NPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 102,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 102,850 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 102,213 miles

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

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

surface corrosion throughput undercarriage

Fail 3 Jan 2024 102,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure rear bolts corroded , structural bar cable tied in position (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion throughput undercarriage

Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,857 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 101,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,627 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 100,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,026 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,905 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 91,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,777 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,777 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and on inner edge.

Slight drag on nearside front brake.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,117 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake squeaking.

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 76,478 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. advise alignment check.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,703 miles

front brake pads getting low and discs becoming corroded

o.s rear brake pads getting low

rear brake discs becoming corroded

wipers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 20 Nov 2010 55,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,543 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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SM54 NPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SM54 NPA, 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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SM54 NPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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