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FH04 YMZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,029 mi
Last recorded81,029 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,029 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 81,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear main brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 78,730 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 78,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,189 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 77,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 74,757 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,144 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,846 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,737 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 65,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 59,508 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,508 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,240 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,530 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

underside of vehicle getting very rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2013 42,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

underside of vehicle getting very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 31,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 26,605 miles

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

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

slight cracks in both front tyre treads

Fail 14 May 2010 26,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight cracks in both front tyre treads

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 14,622 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 YMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

FH04 YMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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