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YG54 OCU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,076 mi
Last recorded79,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 79,076 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 73,664 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 58,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,469 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,355 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 52,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 52,851 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,858 miles

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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 OCU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU registered?

YG54 OCU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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