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YS54 LSZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,378 mi
Last recorded76,378 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 LSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 76,378 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 76,378 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges worn beyond legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,224 miles

Front Undertray corroded but not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 75,224 miles

Front Undertray corroded but not likely to become detached.

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,131 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,284 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area around anti roll bar and top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area around anti roll bar and top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill, body and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,178 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Arch/sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Arch/sill slightly corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 58,173 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Arch/sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Arch/sill slightly corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,103 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear brake pads worn close to limit

n/s rear tyre slightly split on inner wall

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

possible fluid leak from o/s rear brake calliper further investigation recommended

wiper blades split and worn

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,410 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,057 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

o/s rear tyre split on inner wall

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,470 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 43,470 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,384 miles

rear exhaust section becoming corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,781 miles

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

rear exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,303 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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YS54 LSZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YS54 LSZ, 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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YS54 LSZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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