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DE54 GYV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,177 mi
Last recorded71,177 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,177 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,044 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 68,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion front & rear suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,806 miles

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

corrosion on suspension

rear sills corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,282 miles

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

o/s sill corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,267 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear outer sil starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,482 miles

corrosion o/s rear sill

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,684 miles

corrosion o/s rear sill

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,795 miles

corrosion on n/s sill

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,689 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 24 Aug 2011 44,807 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,524 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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DE54 GYV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE54 GYV, 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 DE54 GYV registered?

DE54 GYV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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