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YG54 OVZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 94,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 93,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 90,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail under body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,314 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 87,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer sills corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 78,742 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 73,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,105 miles

Corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,861 miles

rear brake discs corroded efficiency o.k

Fail 10 Sep 2011 48,861 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded efficiency o.k

Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,599 miles

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 11 Sep 2010 42,599 miles

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

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,258 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,026 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight damage to front number plate

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 OVZ 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 87%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

YG54 OVZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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