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EA04 YNS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

178,745 mi
Last recorded178,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YNS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 178,745 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 178,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 176,763 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 173,413 miles

has been welded in various places

has corrosion under body, sill, arches chassis and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 22 Jul 2024 173,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to body boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sill, arches chassis and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 28 Jul 2023 170,425 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2021 165,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 156,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 148,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 145,103 miles

Front back plates corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,556 miles

Oil level low

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 140,547 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil level low

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 135,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 135,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 135,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 130,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 129,971 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 121,808 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 121,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 110,415 miles

front brake discs pitted with rust both

Fail 13 Apr 2011 110,415 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted with rust both

Pass 13 Apr 2010 97,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 51,822 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low osr nsr

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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EA04 YNS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 EA04 YNS, 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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EA04 YNS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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