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WL54 DXZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,012 mi
Last recorded44,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 DXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 44,012 miles

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

electrical earth connection on rear diff insecure

rear anti roll bar alignment too far to nearside

Pass 17 Apr 2025 43,863 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced looks like car has been grounded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear anti roll bar mounted to far to the ns

Fail 17 Apr 2025 43,855 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick close to metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced looks like car has been grounded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear anti roll bar mounted to far to the ns

Pass 19 Apr 2024 43,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion, undersill applied to areas

Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,872 miles

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,953 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cracking side walls (12 year old tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 41,953 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to leaking rear calipers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking piston leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking at handbrake actuator (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cracking side walls (12 year old tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,081 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 36,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,386 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,176 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 24,164 miles

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

front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,116 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2014 21,102 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,194 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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WL54 DXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL54 DXZ, 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 WL54 DXZ registered?

WL54 DXZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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