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YY54 BZR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,056 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 98,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but not holed at the time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all welding repairs must be seam welded no glass filler

Pass 20 Nov 2018 91,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner arches excessively corroded , not in prescribed area

Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner arches excessively corroded , not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,234 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 85,234 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,409 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front+rear (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle+tail section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 71,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front+rear brake discs inner and outer faces minor corrosion

n/s outer sill minor corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,585 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,609 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,844 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 47,826 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,009 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Small chip to N/S windscreen in zone B.Front number plate housing broken.All power steering pipes corroeded.All brake discs corroeded.Rear brake pads low.O/S/R tyre wrong speed rating.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,528 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 BZR 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 YY54 BZR, 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 BZR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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