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YJ54 DLW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,374 mi
Last recorded98,374 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2025 98,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,830 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,840 miles

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

Offside Front noise on front brakes suspect brake pads low

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 75,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on middle section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front noise on front brakes suspect brake pads low

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,938 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,475 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 52,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 51,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,527 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 48,820 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,519 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,387 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,992 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,221 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 28,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,338 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 22,338 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively 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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YJ54 DLW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YJ54 DLW, 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 DLW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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