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YY54 EER

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,688 mi
Last recorded85,688 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 EER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,688 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 85,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,393 miles

Offside rear brake pads worn to legal limits.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,093 miles

1. n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode. 2. o/s rear brake pads worn to limits.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,057 miles

1. Front brake pads becoming worn. 2. Slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer side wall.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,517 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,752 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EER is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EER, 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 EER is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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