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WJ54 YJP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,304 mi
Last recorded126,304 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has corrosion on sills

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive leak around area of subframe, engine, power steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive leak around area of subframe, engine, power steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 111,333 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 104,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 101,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 May 2020 101,052 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 93,527 miles

slight leak on n/s/r brake calipur

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 78,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 77,151 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,972 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,893 miles

nearside front brake bind

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,192 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted

Stonechip to screen

Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,190 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front discs corroded and pitted

Rear discs slightly pitted

Stonechip to screen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 42,872 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,623 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 YJP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ54 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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