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YC54 YZH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,439 mi
Last recorded59,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 59,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside Rusty/Undersealed

Fail 16 Jun 2026 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside Rusty/Undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,742 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 58,660 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,648 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,599 miles

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,866 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight free play in o/s/ r/ (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,184 miles

o/s/f/tyre pressure low [adjusted]

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,194 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,332 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,589 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,949 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 31,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,818 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 19,818 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YZH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

YC54 YZH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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