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DX54 YXH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

43,960 mi
Last recorded43,960 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 43,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches outer sills

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2024 43,538 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2023 43,025 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches outer sills

Fail 22 Nov 2023 43,025 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion around underbody areas inner arches outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2022 41,969 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches

Fail 18 Nov 2022 41,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inner arches

Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,458 miles

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

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 19 Nov 2021 40,458 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,758 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to underside and outer sills

Fail 5 Nov 2020 39,758 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,278 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills and underside

Pass 8 Nov 2018 38,782 miles

surface corrosion to underside and outer sills

Fail 8 Nov 2018 38,782 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

surface corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,599 miles

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,383 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 36,383 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,521 miles

front and rear tyres perished and treads ctacking

front brake pads wearing low and sorring and corrosion to brake discs

rear brake discs scorred and corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and ssupension components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 35,521 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres perished and treads ctacking

front brake pads wearing low and sorring and corrosion to brake discs

rear brake discs scorred and corroded

surface corrosion around underbody areas and ssupension components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,267 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 31,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,349 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 26,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 26,015 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 20,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,761 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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DX54 YXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX54 YXH, 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 DX54 YXH registered?

DX54 YXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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