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VU54 YPV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,283 mi
Last recorded91,283 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2023 91,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pip ,rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /wheel arc /inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 86,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills have surface corrosion

under side of car has surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2021 82,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 79,026 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,821 miles

Nearside Rear And Offside Rear Outer Sill Starting To Corrode

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,403 miles

Front to rear and N/S/R brake pipes are corroding.

Front to rear and N/S/R brake pipes are corroding.

Nearside wiper smears.

Rear brakes are binding slightly. Pads are worn low and are deteriorating.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,674 miles

Vibration from rear silencer.

Pass 6 May 2015 49,327 miles

Surface corrosion starting to appear on suspension components.

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

Fail 6 May 2015 49,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Surface corrosion starting to appear on suspension components.

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 48,298 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)

all brake discs corroded

general underside surface corrosion to suspension components,pipes,ect.

rear exhaust silencer has internal rattle and generally corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,298 miles

all brake discs corroded

general underside surface corrosion to suspension components,pipes,ect.

rear exhaust silencer has internal rattle and generally corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,188 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,137 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 2 Jan 2008 19,907 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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VU54 YPV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU54 YPV, 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 VU54 YPV registered?

VU54 YPV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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