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YG54 LAO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,499 mi
Last recorded116,499 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 LAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 116,495 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative sat on bump stops (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative sat on bump stops (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 108,509 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 92,512 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 92,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,678 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,558 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,461 miles

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

rear silencer strengthener bracket very rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2017 82,457 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer strengthener bracket very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,558 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,606 miles

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

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

nearside rear sill area corroded but not holed

Pass 1 May 2013 61,839 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 61,839 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 56,313 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,006 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,103 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 LAO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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