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YX54 JXK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,296 mi
Last recorded51,296 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 JXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 51,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front suspension components corroded (shocks, wishbone's, subframe)

General underbody corrosion

Rear Rear suspension components corroded (subframe, wishbone's, hubs)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 50,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,125 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 50,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,838 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sills (6.1.A.1)

Underside of vehicle generally rusting

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,504 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ minimum requirements (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,502 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ minimum requirements (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,053 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,419 miles

all suspension slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,554 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,083 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 30,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 12,159 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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YX54 JXK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YX54 JXK, 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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YX54 JXK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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