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VK54 AYF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,624 mi
Last recorded63,624 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 AYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,624 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 63,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill and wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,214 miles

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,894 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,175 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,313 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,469 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,599 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)

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,326 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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VK54 AYF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK54 AYF, 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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What year was VK54 AYF registered?

VK54 AYF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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