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DY54 NYM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,554 mi
Last recorded94,554 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Chassis legs has heavy sealer over repairs preventing inspection

Offside Front Chassis legs has heavy sealer over repairs preventing inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,555 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,883 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 86,883 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside wiper blade

Fail 27 Jul 2020 82,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside wiper blade

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,956 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 72,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,034 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 44,034 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,074 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 35,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 35,048 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 30,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,773 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,976 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,841 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,407 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 13,407 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,133 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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DY54 NYM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NYM, 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 DY54 NYM registered?

DY54 NYM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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