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YJ54 DDN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,761 mi
Last recorded88,761 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,761 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 87,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front subframe slightly corroded

fronts susp arms heavily corroded

o/s inner sill slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

rear susp arms heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 85,522 miles

front inner sills corroded

rear exhaust join corroded and in poor condition

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,108 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,250 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,935 miles

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

chunk out of sidewall of offside front tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall/tread cracking

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chunk out of sidewall of offside front tyre

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre sidewall/tread cracking

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,569 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 36,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,297 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 34,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 22,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,740 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,364 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 DDN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 YJ54 DDN, 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 YJ54 DDN registered?

YJ54 DDN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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