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YD54 VMV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,119 mi
Last recorded119,119 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 VMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 119,119 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 118,654 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement every (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,888 miles

Both sides rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 27 Jun 2017 116,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both sides rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,376 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f brake binding slightly

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs rusty

o/s/f brake binding slightly

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 11 May 2015 109,554 miles

both rear brake discs are rusty

both rear inner wheel arches have been waxoyled

n/s/f tyre cutting out on edge of tread

Fail 9 May 2015 109,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs are rusty

both rear inner wheel arches have been waxoyled

n/s/f tyre cutting out on edge of tread

Fail 8 May 2014 109,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel arches and lower outer sills corroded

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2013 96,994 miles

Brake pipes greased

Rear outer sills corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2012 82,251 miles

Brake pipes greased

Near side rear light lens damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 65,941 miles

Exhaust joints rusty

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

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

Rear brake pipes have been greased

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 49,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 37,797 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 37,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,570 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,570 miles

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

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

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 VMV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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