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YD54 EVW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,480 mi
Last recorded84,480 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 EVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 84,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,528 miles

General underbody corrosion and suspension components

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 80,528 miles

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

General underbody corrosion and suspension components

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under floor covered wit thick black seal/ wheel arch's

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 64,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in engine bay, and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,787 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,859 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 48,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,630 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 44,630 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced no handbrake osr (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,563 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 35,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 35,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,293 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,074 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 24,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,830 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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YD54 EVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD54 EVW, 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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YD54 EVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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