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YG54 OWJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,002 mi
Last recorded74,002 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,002 miles

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: both front headlight lenses are misting up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE: both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills are heavily corroded/ spongey (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns/r inner and outer sills are corroded/ holed excessvily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os/f inner sill has corroded/holed excessvily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os/r inner and outer sills have corroded/holed excessvily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: both front headlight lenses are misting up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE: both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills are heavily corroded/ spongey (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,286 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 69,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 61,969 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 61,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 54,530 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 54,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 49,224 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 49,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding and osr (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 49,180 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,178 miles

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

general signs of under body corrosion

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2015 47,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at rear clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2012 41,735 miles

see advisory test number 815509142261

Fail 5 Sep 2012 41,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres have uneven wear.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,118 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perrish off side borderline

off side front brake binding very borderline

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,617 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's starting to corrode on inner faces.

both front tyres have slight uneven wear and are starting to perish.

rear exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,109 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,324 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 OWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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