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WR54 FKU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,391 mi
Last recorded83,391 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 82,925 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 15 May 2025 82,924 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 8 May 2024 82,752 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs both sides corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills at leading edges are corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed. Small hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper and lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to outer sill joint corroded both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 82,046 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills at leading edges are corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs both sides corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Strong smell of petrol under car .

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to outer sill joint corroded both sides . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,795 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis legs corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 80,795 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sills corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis legs corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 79,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 78,243 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has perish cracks evident. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 78,238 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has perish cracks evident. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,785 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,381 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside

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

Oil leak Engine

Pass 25 Aug 2016 67,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,129 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,848 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 60,132 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 60,132 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,973 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 47,208 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,399 miles

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 26 Nov 2008 26,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,656 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)

o/s/f door mirror damage

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 FKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FKU, 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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WR54 FKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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