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HG04 YMP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 YMP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 147,801 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubbing on rear diff

Pass 23 Sep 2019 141,365 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 141,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,402 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 137,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,430 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm/ inner edge worn low and inner sidewall slight wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

rear exhaust join starting to rust

Pass 22 Nov 2016 114,124 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,641 miles

both outer sill panels starting to rust

nearside rear brake caliper slightly damp

Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,493 miles

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offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

outer sill panels starting to rust

rear exhaust join starting to rust

Pass 13 Nov 2013 82,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,726 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty and worn low

rear exhaust box rusty and weak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,506 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,553 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,099 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HG04 YMP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG04 YMP, 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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HG04 YMP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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