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FH04 YNC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,417 mi
Last recorded70,417 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,417 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 70,417 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 67,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 63,580 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 63,580 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 58,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,895 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 54,895 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,568 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 May 2014 51,558 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2013 48,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,619 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 45,619 miles

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

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

both front brake discs badly corroded inner face.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,299 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 YNC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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