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YC54 YZE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 93,057 miles

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

Offside Outer sill rusty/corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 15 May 2025 86,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 85,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 84,732 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil next to previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 83,519 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2022 83,518 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding on manual rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,225 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,529 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components rubber bushes perished

general underbelly corrosion front and rear

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,820 miles

engine management light on

exhaust has general corrosion

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light on

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,655 miles

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

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

engine light illuminated

front and rear suspension/steering component's corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

engine light illuminated

front and rear suspension/steering component's corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,289 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,715 miles

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

both sides outter sills slight corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,715 miles

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

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

both sides outter sills slight corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,173 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,173 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 16,493 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 YZE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

YC54 YZE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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