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SB04 YRK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,186 mi
Last recorded83,186 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing in front of shocker top (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear running to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 82,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,927 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRDED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS CORRDED

O/S SILL CORRDED

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES CORRDED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION UNITS CORRDED

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

O/S SILL CORRDED

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,013 miles

FRONT AND BACK SUBFRAMES CORRDED

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

O/S/F TYRE TREAD CRACKED

O/S/REAR SILL CORRDED

Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,013 miles

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

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

FRONT AND BACK SUBFRAMES CORRDED

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

O/S/F TYRE TREAD CRACKED

O/S/REAR SILL CORRDED

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under car corodded but not weak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,339 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 54,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake discs slightly scored

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,058 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,058 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,999 miles

nearside rear tyre close to tread depth limit

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,507 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,566 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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SB04 YRK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB04 YRK, 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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SB04 YRK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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