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YG54 LBA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 LBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 55,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 51,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 49,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 46,009 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower and upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 42,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,479 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,380 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 31,572 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 25,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,023 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2012 14,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,163 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 1,242 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 LBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG54 LBA, 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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What year was YG54 LBA registered?

YG54 LBA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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