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YG54 YFJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,897 mi
Last recorded82,897 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,897 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under carriage heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,385 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,089 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 80,087 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO BRAKE PIPES (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,033 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,297 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 58,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,737 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,773 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 YFJ 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 94.7%.

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 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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

YG54 YFJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YG54 YFJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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