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YH54 XFA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,918 mi
Last recorded61,918 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 61,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 57,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 57,365 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to no pad left nsr outer (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad worn to back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,007 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 54,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 53,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (yellow chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner arch has hole (yellow chalk)

Offside Front sill has hole (yellow chalk)

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

Offside Rear diff bush mounting corroded

Rear general corrosion

Pass 20 May 2022 51,269 miles

Nearside Rear arch front corroded (holes)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 6 May 2022 51,086 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe corroded (hole) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch front corroded (holes)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 44,876 miles

both sills starting to corrode

Fail 19 Apr 2021 44,876 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in inner wheel arch where roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch where anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills starting to corrode

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 44,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 37,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,647 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,221 miles

Offside front wheel slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,806 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 16,997 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 16,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,550 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2010 14,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 11,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,078 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 9,078 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XFA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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