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YX54 WZC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,038 mi
Last recorded48,038 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 WZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 42,192 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 39,769 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,862 miles

lot travel plenty reserve

Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,896 miles

surface corrosion to floor pan and chassis

Fail 25 Sep 2020 31,896 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to floor pan and chassis

Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,423 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 30,422 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,629 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 27,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 23,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,865 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 21,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,514 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,903 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,530 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 WZC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WZC, 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 WZC registered?

YX54 WZC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YX54 WZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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