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SN54 MFY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,619 mi
Last recorded64,619 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 MFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,775 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs at antiroll bar fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded

Rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,943 miles

rear exhaust flange joint corroded

various prescribed areas and components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,167 miles

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

both front lower wishbones slightly corroded

offside rear sill outer skin corroded off

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,873 miles

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,064 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,401 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,484 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,868 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2012 45,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,176 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 41,176 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,255 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 27,255 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,640 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs starting to pit slightly.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

o/s/f tyre starting to perish.

Fail 31 Jan 2008 26,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs starting to pit slightly.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly

o/s/f tyre starting to perish.

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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SN54 MFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SN54 MFY, 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 SN54 MFY registered?

SN54 MFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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