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VO54 YFB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,597 mi
Last recorded54,597 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 YFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 54,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jan 2024 53,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 53,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,850 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,896 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 46,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,816 miles

offside front inner chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2014 45,812 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front brake has a slight bind

offside front inner chassis has slight corrosion

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated / split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,729 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 38,439 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,251 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,412 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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VO54 YFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VO54 YFB, 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 VO54 YFB registered?

VO54 YFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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