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YY54 BZM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ani roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 75,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ani roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,421 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,626 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perished and slight damage

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,552 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2015 39,282 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,282 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 37,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,070 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,969 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,613 miles

front tyres perishing and cuts in o/s/r inner side wall of tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,194 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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YY54 BZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY54 BZM, 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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YY54 BZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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