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YA54 XAM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,159 mi
Last recorded59,159 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,159 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill to wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,840 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 44,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub frame and suspension components slightly corroded

front reg plate bracket slightly insecure

under body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 35,464 miles

All brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

under body and suspension corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 35,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

All brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,512 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,098 miles

n/s/f drop link has play in joint

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,677 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,305 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 25,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,574 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,239 miles

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

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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YA54 XAM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA54 XAM, 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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YA54 XAM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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