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SL54 YHG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,360 mi
Last recorded36,360 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2021 36,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg on the underside near top suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 28,597 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 28,583 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,559 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 28,514 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,734 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,734 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded and scored

nearside rear light unit damaged

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,389 miles

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension subframes

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2013 25,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc corroded

offside front wheel noisey when turned

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension subframes

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

slight judder on offside front brake

Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,422 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 24,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres badley perished

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,872 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

slight bind from both sides front brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,872 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres perished

slight bind from both sides front brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,672 miles

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

all four tyres have slight cracking between the treads

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,366 miles

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

both rear tyres at 3mm on outer edges and split/splitting in tread areas

brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding

corrosion on floor and chassis legs

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

p.a.s. pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,974 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 YHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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