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YD54 WHM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 92,249 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,243 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,070 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 16 Oct 2023 89,007 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside wax oiled

Fail 16 Oct 2023 89,007 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside wax oiled

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,904 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 85,901 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,594 miles

Underside of vehicle and components heavily undersealed.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,471 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2019 74,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 74,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 73,471 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,154 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 56,999 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 50,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,065 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,065 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,611 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,824 miles

cracks in front tyres

stone chips screen

Fail 31 Oct 2008 23,792 miles

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

cracks in front tyres

stone chips screen

Pass 20 Nov 2007 17,346 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 WHM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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