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YX54 LCP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,991 mi
Last recorded119,991 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f rack end has slight play

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 119,972 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill/floor corroded outside prescribed area

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

vehicle has age related corrosion but firm

Fail 9 Oct 2023 119,945 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offsid rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

plastic covers fitted to offside & nearside outer sill unable to ascertain if metal behind corroded or split

Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,364 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 104,370 miles

Rear exhaust has slight leak

both side inner wheel arch both side sills and under vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 6 Jun 2020 104,370 miles

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front both side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust has slight leak

both side inner wheel arch both side sills and under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER FLOOR OF CAR HEAVILY SURFACE CORROSION AND SAND

Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,242 miles

Body has slight corrosion General Rust On Underside Subframes (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Slight Corrosion Developing On N/S/F & O/S/F outer sill & front lower wing sections (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone ball joint excessively worn (bolt on) (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion General Rust On Underside Subframes (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Slight Corrosion Developing On N/S/F & O/S/F outer sill & front lower wing sections (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 101,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on insides (3.5.1i)

General Underside Surface Corrosion Developing On Front & Rear Subframes

Fail 30 Jan 2016 101,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer to inner sill section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on insides (3.5.1i)

General Underside Surface Corrosion Developing On Front & Rear Subframes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,354 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 100,956 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 95,644 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 95,644 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 85,988 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 85,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 71,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,862 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 LCP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX54 LCP, 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 LCP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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