2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · NU54 VFR
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 94,420 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU54 VFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 94,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NU54 VFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (NU54 VFR) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.
NU54 VFR Mileage History
- 23/09/202289,139 mi
- 12/10/202289,139 mi
- 08/08/202494,372 mi+5,233 mi
- 22/08/202494,420 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 2,759 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Chassis Rail CorrosionSerious
NB cars can rust badly inside the front chassis rails, sometimes while the outer structure still looks respectable from above.
- Rear Sill and Arch RustSerious
Like the NA, the NB traps moisture around the rear sill sections and arch returns, so rot often starts where it is easy to hide with cosmetic repairs.
- Blocked Hood Drains and Cabin DampModerate
When the soft-top drains block, water can back up into the cabin and accelerate rust in the sills and floor area.
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