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DY54 NYG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 NYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 74,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2021 74,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2020 69,196 miles

Front offside & nearside steering rack gaiters slight oil misting

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,557 miles

Corrosion to underneath of vehicle, not deemed excessive.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underneath of vehicle, not deemed excessive.

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,533 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

Fail 31 May 2017 68,533 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE OUTER SILL EX CORRODED (5.2.6)

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,519 miles

outer sills corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2015 68,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f fog light lens broken

n/s/f wiper smears screen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Front brake discs worn on inner faces

N/S/F fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Rear tyres 2.5 - 3mm tread on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,597 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 29,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,498 miles

oil leak from n/s/r drive shaft seal

Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,390 miles

ALL TYRES ARE PERISHING, REAR TYRES ARE WORSE.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,603 miles

Oil leak

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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DY54 NYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY54 NYG, 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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DY54 NYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2004.

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