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AO54 FDF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,798 mi
Last recorded57,798 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 FDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 57,798 miles

Front Front suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Rear suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Rear lower of front wing corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component's heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,430 miles

centre flange weak

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,689 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 55,689 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

NSF lower wing corroded and holed

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

OSF chassis corroded

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

front and rear suspension corroded

rear axle bushes in poor condition

rear exhaust joint weak and blowing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,226 miles

Front Chassis corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 55,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Chassis corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,296 miles

heavy corrosion to both rear inner arches

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,423 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,315 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,941 miles

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,550 miles

low reading from o/s/r handbrake

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 39,978 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,722 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 18,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 14,395 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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AO54 FDF 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 87%.

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 AO54 FDF, 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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AO54 FDF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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