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FH04 YMU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,785 mi
Last recorded22,785 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,785 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,203 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,958 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,714 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,507 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 15,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,215 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 14,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear and both fronts heavily perihed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 10,868 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 7,233 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 6,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 5,291 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 YMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH04 YMU, 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 FH04 YMU registered?

FH04 YMU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is FH04 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 YMU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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