2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YC54 AED
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 86,848 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YC54 AED Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 86,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YC54 AED Mileage History
- 27/09/200717,995 mi
- 25/09/200824,962 mi+6,967 mi
- 11/09/200928,757 mi+3,795 mi
- 01/10/201033,467 mi+4,710 mi
- 06/10/201138,362 mi+4,895 mi
- 09/10/201242,910 mi+4,548 mi
- 12/10/201346,689 mi+3,779 mi
- 10/10/201450,770 mi+4,081 mi
- 24/09/201554,174 mi+3,404 mi
- 12/10/201658,086 mi+3,912 mi
- 10/10/201761,065 mi+2,979 mi
- 09/10/201865,005 mi+3,940 mi
- 08/10/201965,492 mi+487 mi
- 22/04/202165,497 mi+5 mi
- 28/04/202165,504 mi+7 mi
- 04/05/202267,809 mi+2,305 mi
- 09/05/202267,814 mi+5 mi
- 24/03/202368,783 mi+969 mi
- 26/03/202474,139 mi+5,356 mi
- 27/03/202474,139 mi
- 17/03/202581,021 mi+6,882 mi
- 31/03/202686,848 mi+5,827 mi
- 02/04/202686,848 mi
Average of roughly 3,719 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YC54 AED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (YC54 AED) between September 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Bodywork (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Lamps (4.1.4 (c))”.
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