2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AV54 AAF
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 93,639 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV54 AAF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 93,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV54 AAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (AV54 AAF) between September 2007 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”.
AV54 AAF Mileage History
- 08/09/200727,382 mi
- 29/08/200834,809 mi+7,427 mi
- 27/08/200947,813 mi+13,004 mi
- 09/08/201052,831 mi+5,018 mi
- 10/08/201155,830 mi+2,999 mi
- 20/08/201258,942 mi+3,112 mi
- 09/08/201362,231 mi+3,289 mi
- 12/08/201466,807 mi+4,576 mi
- 07/09/201572,973 mi+6,166 mi
- 07/09/201572,973 mi
- 24/03/201675,682 mi+2,709 mi
- 16/03/201779,770 mi+4,088 mi
- 16/03/201779,744 mi-26 mi
- 21/03/201884,588 mi+4,844 mi
- 22/03/201992,924 mi+8,336 mi
- 27/04/202093,580 mi+656 mi
- 25/08/202093,609 mi+29 mi
- 06/08/202193,639 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 4,763 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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