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AV54 ORW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,902 mi
Last recorded108,902 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ORW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 108,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 106,216 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 106,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 103,485 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 103,463 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front bottom ball joint boot poor condition.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,790 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight blow from rear exhaust.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 100,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear anti-roll bar links slight play.

Vehicle underbody heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 98,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 96,246 miles

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

underside very rusty

Fail 16 May 2019 96,244 miles

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

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

underside very rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,065 miles

advised under side chassis rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advised under side chassis rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,454 miles

advised nsr outer sill rusty not holed

advised osr outer sill rusty no holed

advised rear exhaust rusty

Fail 30 May 2017 88,467 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised nsr outer sill rusty not holed

advised osr outer sill rusty no holed

advised rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 May 2016 84,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,697 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,320 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,851 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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AV54 ORW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV54 ORW, 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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AV54 ORW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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