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YC54 BZL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,724 mi
Last recorded43,724 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,178 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 43,178 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 42,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,371 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 40,633 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,593 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,459 miles

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

front brake pads loose in carrier causing clinking noise

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,698 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,468 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2008 27,298 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,172 miles

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm on edges

screen stone chipped two areas n/s

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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YC54 BZL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YC54 BZL, 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 YC54 BZL registered?

YC54 BZL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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