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VK54 AXZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,156 mi
Last recorded97,156 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 AXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 97,156 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

various welding repairs covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

Fail 23 Apr 2026 97,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

various welding repairs covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Wheel arch. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Inner wheel arch. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 88,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,457 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 85,729 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 85,729 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 85,715 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,312 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,312 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,188 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,425 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,944 miles

engine oil level low

general corrosion to underside

hole & corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Oct 2015 70,944 miles

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

engine oil level low

general corrosion to underside

hole & corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,633 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,484 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,636 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low ?

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,841 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,247 miles

unable to fully examine rear brake pipes as pass over chassis and subframe.

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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VK54 AXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VK54 AXZ, 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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VK54 AXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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