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YH54 XFD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,258 mi
Last recorded69,258 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 69,239 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 63,433 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 63,403 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 60,608 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill is rusty

Fail 21 May 2024 60,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill is rusty

Pass 26 May 2023 56,493 miles

front/rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 23 May 2022 53,547 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 50,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 47,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 47,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,855 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Is Starting To Show Deterioration

Nearside Front Tyre Is Starting To Show Deterioration

Offside Front Tyre Is Starting To Show Deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre Is Starting To Show Deterioration

Slight Engine Oil Leak

Slight Oil Leak From Diff

Pass 5 May 2015 39,229 miles

hand break high

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 9 May 2014 37,130 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 37,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,266 miles

Front brake discs some wear and corrosion and pads wearing close to service limits

General corrosion to all brake hose ferules and tails

General corrosion to front and rear subframes and all assotiated components

Several small chips on windscreen

Some inbalance and uneven operation to front brakes

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 27,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,589 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 XFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

YH54 XFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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