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AY54 ZVU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,302 mi
Last recorded163,302 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 163,302 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 163,302 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 157,732 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 157,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 149,120 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 148,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 139,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 119,519 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 21 Apr 2018 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 76,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,374 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,554 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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AY54 ZVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY54 ZVU, 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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What year was AY54 ZVU registered?

AY54 ZVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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