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YC54 CJX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,750 mi
Last recorded86,750 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 CJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,172 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,590 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 70,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,670 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R outer sill.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 69,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Corrosion to O/S/R outer sill.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,587 miles

N/s rear sill corroding.

O/s front brake pad wear.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,587 miles

N/s rear sill corroding.

O/s front brake pad wear.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,982 miles

N/s rear tyre - slight resistance to rotation.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,645 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,470 miles

part/worn/tyres/fitted/on/rear/wheels

Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,148 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,148 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres have cuts to sidewalls (no cords)

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 CJX 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 YC54 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

YC54 CJX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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The MOT history for YC54 CJX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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