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VE04 YON

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,818 mi
Last recorded68,818 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 YON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 68,818 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted pins loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill back (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 55,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,703 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL/ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL/ARCH (5.2.6)

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Nov 2016 55,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO NEARSIDE REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED ON TEST (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL/ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED ON TEST (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL/ARCH (5.2.6)

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,627 miles

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR TOPPED UP NO VISIBLE FLUID LEAKS OR PEDAL TRAVEL

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL SECTIONS CORRODED

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,627 miles

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR TOPPED UP NO VISIBLE FLUID LEAKS OR PEDAL TRAVEL

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL SECTIONS CORRODED

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level TOPPED UP (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,507 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres slightly perished

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general suspension components corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,450 miles

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

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres slightly perished

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

general suspension components corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,038 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 33,067 miles

strip @ clean front @ rear brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,238 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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VE04 YON is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE04 YON, 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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VE04 YON is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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