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BN54 YNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,691 mi
Last recorded123,691 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,691 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 123,687 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,130 miles

both rear sills corroded

corrosion to fron inner chassis rails

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,127 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 96,836 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside rear outer sill beginning to corrode

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside rear outer sill beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,836 miles

Oil leak

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside rear outer sill beginning to corrode

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside rear outer sill beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,508 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,795 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,795 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,379 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,175 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,853 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,830 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,530 miles

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

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 YNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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