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YX54 XLU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,020 mi
Last recorded93,020 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,020 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,991 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion too vehicle and various componants, not considered excessive

Fail 18 Aug 2021 87,991 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion too vehicle and various componants, not considered excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2020 87,002 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion too vehicle and various componants, not considered excessive

Fail 25 Aug 2020 87,002 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion too vehicle and various componants, not considered excessive

Pass 29 May 2018 86,833 miles

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

slight corrosion too vehicle

Fail 16 May 2018 86,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion too vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 86,185 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear suspension strut fitted 180 degrees out from original fitment causing driveshaft to be closer than should to spring platform not affecting suspension operation or fouling

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded but still adequately supported

Fail 17 May 2017 86,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure mounting bracket broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear suspension strut fitted wrong way round not allowing correct distance from driveshaft

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded but still adequately supported

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,089 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 79,569 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,705 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,396 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 XLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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