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SK54 YMG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,149 mi
Last recorded98,149 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 YMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 98,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 98,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 96,608 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

Fail 13 May 2025 96,608 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion all around underneath near suspension area

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,331 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 92,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 88,392 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,662 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 83,662 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 74,150 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under body corroded

under body, all wheel arches and sills covered in underseal

Fail 1 May 2021 74,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under body corroded

under body, all wheel arches and sills covered in underseal

Pass 5 May 2020 70,228 miles

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

whole underside of car coated in an underseal making it dificult to inspect all componants

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 67,035 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 65,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,748 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,409 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,140 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing rough

Fail 24 Aug 2012 42,140 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front wheel bearing rough

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 35,467 miles

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

Front and rear disc are corroded.

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,378 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,613 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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SK54 YMG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SK54 YMG, 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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SK54 YMG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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