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YC54 ETK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,548 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 102,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill paint bubbled but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill paint bubbled but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under floor of vehicle surface corrosion and under sealed but not holed or heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2021 101,908 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill paint bubbled but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill paint bubbled but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under floor of vehicle surface corrosion and under sealed but not holed or heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,227 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,491 miles

underside of car corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,639 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,814 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,185 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 24,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f discs is pitting

o/s/r discs is pitting

small chip in the screen but less than 10mm !!!

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,184 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,273 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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YC54 ETK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

YC54 ETK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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