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CK54 FCV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 FCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 107,897 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 107,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 103,698 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 103,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 101,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills both o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake has low readings

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,310 miles

Nearside Rear service / park brake readings low but within limits

Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear service / park brake readings low but within limits

Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,648 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 82,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,791 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 80,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,478 miles

slight corrosion on underside.

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn outer edge.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,478 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn outer edge.

slight corrosion on underside.

Pass 27 May 2015 72,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,579 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 13,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf tyre starting to perish

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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CK54 FCV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK54 FCV, 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 CK54 FCV registered?

CK54 FCV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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