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AU04 YYD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,060 mi
Last recorded102,060 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 102,060 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 102,044 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +kerb damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

getting corroded under side of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,230 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under car and suspension parts

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,130 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipe in rear clip (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under car and suspension parts

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,315 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,668 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers slightly split

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

wipers split but clearing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,463 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 13,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,851 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 8,567 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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AU04 YYD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AU04 YYD, 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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AU04 YYD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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