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TB54 RDB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,671 mi
Last recorded63,671 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB54 RDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 62,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 60,502 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,943 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 58,940 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive bind from rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,591 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 54,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 51,346 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,810 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,393 miles

front shocker casings rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,437 miles

all tyres slight cracking/splits in sidewalls

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,680 miles

n/s rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2015 43,441 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakepipes coated in waxoil

eml on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 43,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakepipes coated in waxoil

eml on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 41,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 41,215 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,465 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 10,531 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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TB54 RDB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TB54 RDB, 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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TB54 RDB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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