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BN54 YKY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,256 mi
Last recorded79,256 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 YKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,248 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 72,186 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,341 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 68,321 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 63,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 56,824 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 40,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 40,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,750 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort HAND BRAKE (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,599 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 34,599 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,768 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 25,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,990 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 18,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,397 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 11,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,288 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,924 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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BN54 YKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN54 YKY, 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 BN54 YKY registered?

BN54 YKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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