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YG54 BXR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 BXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,873 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 100,873 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear differential mountings deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2017 100,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear differential mountings deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,094 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,244 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,845 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 94,845 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,649 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,842 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2013 83,842 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,998 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake binding not excessive just passable

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,982 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 56,940 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion

handbrake leaver nearing maximum allowed travel

Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,463 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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YG54 BXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG54 BXR, 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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YG54 BXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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