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AX54 FMY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 98,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,447 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 82,789 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,037 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 78,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,316 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,333 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,308 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2014 59,570 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,565 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,667 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,250 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 Jun 2010 41,865 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,220 miles

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 1 Jul 2008 28,692 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,441 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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AX54 FMY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX54 FMY, 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 AX54 FMY registered?

AX54 FMY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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