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VU54 XUL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2022 91,020 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,348 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded marked with yellow chalk

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg marked with white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded marked with yellow chalk

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 May 2021 85,330 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected marked with white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wet weather test, test carried out in wet weather conditions

Pass 6 May 2020 80,283 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 80,283 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 73,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,412 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 70,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 65,772 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,228 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 56,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,958 miles

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

advise rear rakes binding slightly

advise slight damage to nearside front sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,771 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,933 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VU54 XUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU54 XUL, 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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VU54 XUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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