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YC54 CKV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 CKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,876 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension arms/ underside of vehicle/coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 69,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension arms/ underside of vehicle/coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,183 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 64,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe along floor pan and pipe across rear to n/s flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust pipe deteriorating/weak

Fail 2 May 2017 64,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe along floor pan and pipe across rear to n/s flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust pipe deteriorating/weak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,013 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2015 62,009 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,194 miles

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

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted on edges

o/s rear outer sill developing corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted on edges

o/s rear outer sill developing corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,918 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn to 3.00mm .

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,376 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,730 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 22,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,844 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 14,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 YC54 CKV, 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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YC54 CKV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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