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YJ54 BCM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,776 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 71,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,939 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 70,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 69,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 67,943 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,998 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,239 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,078 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,953 miles

Nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,262 miles

o/s/f brake disc corrodeing.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,123 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,342 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,056 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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YJ54 BCM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YJ54 BCM, 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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YJ54 BCM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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