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EO04 YGL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,232 mi
Last recorded58,232 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 YGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,232 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,210 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 55,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,394 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2020 52,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,465 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 48,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to middle section join (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch areas corroding

under body suspension components corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2016 44,579 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 44,579 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,503 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,562 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 30 Dec 2010 22,761 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2010 22,761 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,719 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres showing signs of seperation in the tread area strongly advise replacing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,405 miles

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

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

front tyres slitley cracking on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2007 15,804 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)

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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EO04 YGL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO04 YGL, 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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What year was EO04 YGL registered?

EO04 YGL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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