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WA54 AAX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,385 mi
Last recorded62,385 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 AAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 62,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill corroded both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,926 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside outer sill

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,297 miles

general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

general corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,820 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,311 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded and boots and bushes perished

Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded and boots and bushes perished

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,685 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,059 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension wishbones bushes worn forward and aft. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,271 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 54,271 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,497 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,627 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,471 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,368 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,716 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,922 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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WA54 AAX 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 90.5%.

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 WA54 AAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA54 AAX registered?

WA54 AAX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is WA54 AAX safe to buy?

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