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SB04 YRN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,938 mi
Last recorded48,938 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 48,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 48,938 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 47,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened an all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 47,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened an all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 46,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 45,887 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 45,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front engine cover fouling steering rack gator when turning

Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 45,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Undertray not fully secure arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,495 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Undertray not fully secure arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,461 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 43,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,333 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,322 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,125 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 34,118 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,272 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,393 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 YRN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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