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VU54 XUM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,596 mi
Last recorded108,596 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,596 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 108,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,464 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,217 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,217 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,159 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 88,149 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear tyre had very low tyre pressure when presented

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,105 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 82,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,785 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2012 66,440 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Oct 2011 60,763 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,763 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,072 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 58,072 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 4 Dec 2009 49,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,774 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 36,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,443 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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VU54 XUM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VU54 XUM, 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 VU54 XUM registered?

VU54 XUM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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