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WV54 ZZA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,028 mi
Last recorded66,028 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 ZZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 66,028 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 59,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 54,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,825 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRE TREADS SPLIT/PERISHING

O/S/F TYRE TREAD PERISHING

Fail 25 Feb 2022 50,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CONNECTOR TO N/S HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRE TREADS SPLIT/PERISHING

O/S/F TYRE TREAD PERISHING

Pass 8 Feb 2021 50,120 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 50,120 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,119 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 46,703 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,583 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 43,583 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 40,523 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw inner sidewall ()

n,s,f slight play on the track inner rod

o,s,f tyre worn on the outer annd inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 37,398 miles

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 10 Feb 2014 30,959 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,387 miles

front discs corroded on inside

Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,895 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,717 miles

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 29 Oct 2007 17,291 miles

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)

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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WV54 ZZA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WV54 ZZA, 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 WV54 ZZA registered?

WV54 ZZA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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