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YE54 LNV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,559 mi
Last recorded103,559 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 LNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arches + rear pockets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 103,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 102,205 miles

Lights tinted front & rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the end of front to rear sections meeting flex (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 101,088 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 92,210 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2021 92,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s rear sill damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,529 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded/rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2016 69,882 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides front (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded/rusty

offside rear sill corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 69,462 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,421 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,864 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 49,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,368 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,368 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,783 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YE54 LNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YE54 LNV, 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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YE54 LNV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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