2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · YU53 EYP
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 86,870 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YU53 EYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 86,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YU53 EYP Mileage History
- 08/02/202483,839 mi
- 30/01/202585,714 mi+1,875 mi
- 06/02/202585,754 mi+40 mi
- 29/07/202686,870 mi+1,116 mi
- 29/07/202686,870 mi
Average of roughly 1,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YU53 EYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (YU53 EYP) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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