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DY54 ZBE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,342 mi
Last recorded76,342 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,342 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 76,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear Suframes corroded.

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

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))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded , no sharp edges.

Park brake lever long travel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,977 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark add fluid (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,058 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,058 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails both (6.1.A.1)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion both outer sills coroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,058 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,978 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,291 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,203 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,278 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 32,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,964 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,581 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 12,263 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 ZBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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