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WR54 FFY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,751 mi
Last recorded51,751 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 FFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 51,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,664 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,577 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 48,577 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,897 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,923 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,936 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,251 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 43,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 42,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,808 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,805 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,271 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,902 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,344 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,463 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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WR54 FFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WR54 FFY, 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 WR54 FFY registered?

WR54 FFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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