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YH54 UVT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,465 mi
Last recorded91,465 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 UVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,465 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bottom wish bone corroded and broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2016 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2016 73,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,910 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 55,329 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly cracked/perrished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,329 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly cracked/perrished

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,702 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,702 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 21,505 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 UVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH54 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

YH54 UVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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