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YX54 MKA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 MKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,340 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,882 miles

both inner and outer sills and both rear behind wheel inner wheel arches corroded, all 6 suspention wishbones corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 66,259 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not to excess

nearside & offside sills corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,163 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,163 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,112 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 56,867 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,730 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 49,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,085 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 MKA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX54 MKA registered?

YX54 MKA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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