2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · EK54 FTO
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 83,440 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK54 FTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 83,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EK54 FTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (EK54 FTO) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EK54 FTO Mileage History
- 18/04/202380,269 mi
- 23/04/202481,376 mi+1,107 mi
- 13/03/202582,142 mi+766 mi
- 13/03/202683,412 mi+1,270 mi
- 23/03/202683,440 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 1,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
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