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YH54 XFW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,059 mi
Last recorded44,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 44,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 44,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 38,225 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 38,225 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from offside rear split union across subframe to nearside flexi hose slight corrosion by unions cleaned with emery cloth inspected and greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 36,004 miles

Clutch cylinder corroded looks wet

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall shallow split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 18 May 2018 34,598 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2017 33,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,551 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 32,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 31,679 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 31,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 30,885 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 30,885 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,232 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,988 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,664 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,402 miles

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

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

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 XFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

YH54 XFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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