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YX54 WHW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,257 mi
Last recorded85,257 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 WHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,217 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 80,486 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,349 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 78,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,340 miles

FRONT UNDER TRAYS FITTED

GENERAL CORROSION ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSION UNITS AND REAR SUBFRAME

GENERAL CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION UNITS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL STRONG ADVICE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS

Fail 13 Dec 2018 75,340 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION ON BOTH REAR SUSPENSION UNITS AND REAR SUBFRAME

N/S/F WIPER SLIGHTLY IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL STRONG ADVICE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 70,347 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 70,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 68,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,045 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 50,833 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,237 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Fail 27 Jul 2012 46,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,329 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear bars

offside front tyre nearing wear bars

Pass 13 May 2010 35,636 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Small stone chips at passenger side of front screen

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,220 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,551 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,822 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 WHW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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