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YY54 VHB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,758 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 77,755 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 77,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis sections corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side & off side rear inner sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,976 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipe across rear, corroded at O/S join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S rear sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 62,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,943 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,525 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,260 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,743 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 52,688 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,899 miles

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls lightly damaged

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,787 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,413 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 VHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 VHB, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY54 VHB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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