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BU54 XFY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,425 mi
Last recorded108,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,425 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 108,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 104,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 104,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

most under body components corroded

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 May 2023 103,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 103,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 103,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,812 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 102,409 miles

outer sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 102,044 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 100,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 99,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 98,712 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 98,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 98,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 98,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2012 97,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 96,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 96,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2010 93,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,275 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 91,275 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,332 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 90,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BU54 XFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU54 XFY, 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 BU54 XFY registered?

BU54 XFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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