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BN54 YLA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,056 mi
Last recorded78,056 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 YLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 78,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,277 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2018 64,445 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody heavily sealed

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under sealed obscuring view

Fail 24 Nov 2017 61,856 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 59,330 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 55,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 37,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 20,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,995 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 17,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,461 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 YLA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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