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SL54 YHD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,693 mi
Last recorded62,693 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,693 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,232 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nail in nsr tyre

nsr outer sill showing corrosion

oil leak

osf lower wing corroded and coming adfrift

osr outer sill showing corrosion

squeal from osr when wheel rotated

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearmost clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

cannot test nsf wheel bearing due to bind

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nail in nsr tyre

nsr outer sill showing corrosion

oil leak

osf lower wing corroded and coming adfrift

osr outer sill showing corrosion

squeal from osr when wheel rotated

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system joint centre to rear section badly corroded and leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,289 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system joint centre to rear section badly corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,190 miles

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

Front Subframe Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Perished

Rear Subframe Corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2012 44,924 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 44,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre close to shoulder

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,066 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 28 Sep 2007 23,374 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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SL54 YHD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SL54 YHD, 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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SL54 YHD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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