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DY54 FNV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,469 mi
Last recorded34,469 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 34,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 33,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 33,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 33,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,899 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 32,899 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,698 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,698 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 28,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,029 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,817 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 19,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,110 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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DY54 FNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DY54 FNV, 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 DY54 FNV registered?

DY54 FNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DY54 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 FNV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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