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FH04 YML

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,518 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti role bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti role bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

under trays & engine covers obstucting full inspection of some underside & engine bay components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 83,038 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gas (7.3.A.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti role bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti role bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

under trays & engine covers obstucting full inspection of some underside & engine bay components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,275 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,386 miles

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

both front tyre's perrished.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 59,379 miles

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

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

both front tyre's perrished.

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,705 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,790 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,444 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 57,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 45,631 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,826 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,807 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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FH04 YML is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FH04 YML, 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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FH04 YML is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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