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YD54 VHL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,800 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 120,799 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 118,216 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has slight corrosion under body

Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,143 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,638 miles

nearside rear tyre wear

Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre wear

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,202 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,075 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 73,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,159 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 VHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YD54 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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