MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
corrosion on and around front and rear chassis inner sills and suspension components
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all metal brake pipes greased
rear brakes corroding
slight bind on both rear brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear tyres perished and close too legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both rear tyres perished and close too legal limit
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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YH54 BZU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.
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