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WJ54 YJO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,242 mi
Last recorded97,242 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 YJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 97,242 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 5.3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.8mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.6mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 96,977 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not reading (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened strut mount on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,667 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY Scored and Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some Corrosion to Rear O/S Sill

Fail 1 Aug 2018 96,662 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY Scored and Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Reads Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Some Corrosion to Rear O/S Sill

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,500 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,052 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 87,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,605 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,225 miles

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

nearside front chassis corroded

offside rear sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside front chassis corroded

offside rear sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,322 miles

exhaust system weak

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 69,632 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front antiroll bar corroded

front tyres starting to weear on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,559 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 26 Oct 2009 44,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,509 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,680 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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WJ54 YJO 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 66.7%.

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 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 WJ54 YJO, 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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WJ54 YJO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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