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SK54 YMO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 YMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 100,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on both sills

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 29 Jun 2019 100,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on both sills

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion on suspension components

nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,918 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,806 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis & outriger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chissis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,872 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 83,814 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,458 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,338 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,338 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,366 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 8 Oct 2010 52,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,104 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,061 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 26,061 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front discs slightly corroded

front pads low

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 YMO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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