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YX54 ZSZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,432 mi
Last recorded65,432 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,253 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,089 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion ? requires protective coating

Pass 22 Apr 2023 64,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,426 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,997 miles

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2021 63,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,338 miles

Both front wings ? Bottoms and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Repairs cannot be fully assessed due to underseal coverage

Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,337 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both front wings ? Bottoms and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,298 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,058 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 59,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 56,612 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,235 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 31,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 31,321 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,212 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,857 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 ZSZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

YX54 ZSZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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