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H101 YYM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,994 mi
Last recorded71,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 YYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 71,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,041 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 71,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 69,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner wing in front of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,839 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid to rear flange corroded (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 66,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,406 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outersill has surface corosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of the car has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2020 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outersill has surface corosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of the car has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have surface ccorrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills skimmed with filler but appear solid,cant see quality of repair

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,102 miles

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,905 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,957 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,955 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,632 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,333 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,087 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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H101 YYM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H101 YYM, 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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H101 YYM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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