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YG54 RNZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 140,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from junction block to nearside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg plus Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 138,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 127,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to center section flanges corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 127,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to center section flanges corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 112,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,792 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bothsides rear of sills (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2015 61,076 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer sills corroded

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

front wheels tight to turn by hand.

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 61,076 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

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

front wheels tight to turn by hand.

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

all tyres deteriorated/cracking

both rear outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,988 miles

all brake discs corroded

all tyres deteriorated/cracking

both rear outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,649 miles

all brake discs heavily corroded

bracket on centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,782 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,275 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust bracket is loose

nearside rear outer sill is corroded but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2010 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,303 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 RNZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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