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YH54 BZU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle has surface rust to prescribed areas and items

Fail 3 Mar 2023 87,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle has surface rust to prescribed areas and items

Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,151 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill areas outers both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust including inner sill areas front to rear

Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear sill areas outers both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust including inner sill areas front to rear

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,752 miles

corrosion on and around front and rear chassis inner sills and suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,902 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,986 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,823 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 74,271 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 74,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,631 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,987 miles

rear brakes corroding

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,639 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,292 miles

Both rear tyres perished and close too legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,292 miles

Both rear tyres perished and close too legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2008 411,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,627 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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YH54 BZU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YH54 BZU, 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 YH54 BZU registered?

YH54 BZU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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