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EK54 YDB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 YDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 50,100 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,562 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 48,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,896 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,256 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill corroded ( strong advise) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill corroded ( strong advise) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 43,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion setting in various suspension components, and both rear sills

Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,149 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded , strong advise (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,742 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 39,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2015 37,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 34,156 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 34,156 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,829 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,852 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 16,998 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,999 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,547 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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EK54 YDB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EK54 YDB, 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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EK54 YDB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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