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SL04 YBK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,654 mi
Last recorded127,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 YBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 127,654 miles

both front back plates rusting away.

front suspension lower arms rusty.

rear exhaust heat sheald insecure & rusty.

rear suspension arms & sub frame rusty.

under side of vehicle extensively welded.

under tray fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2020 127,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front back plates rusting away.

front suspension lower arms rusty.

rear exhaust heat sheald insecure & rusty.

rear suspension arms & sub frame rusty.

under side of vehicle extensively welded.

under tray fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,496 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 123,488 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 118,814 miles

both front suspension legs rusty && flaking.

n/s/front back plate rusting away.

n/s/rear boot floor almost rusting through.

suspension & sub frame front & rear rusty.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 118,668 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at rear to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension legs rusty && flaking.

n/s/front back plate rusting away.

n/s/rear boot floor almost rusting through.

suspension & sub frame front & rear rusty.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 116,053 miles

under side rusty also suspension parts rusty.

under trays.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 116,053 miles

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

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

under side rusty also suspension parts rusty.

under trays.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,710 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 111,710 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,708 miles

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,911 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,788 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,994 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 45,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 35,545 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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SL04 YBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL04 YBK, 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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SL04 YBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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