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W56 YBD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,472 mi
Last recorded102,472 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 YBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 102,468 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear O/S near front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,860 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe( front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point ( inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake didn't lock rear wheels

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded exessivley corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Unable to carry out extended test as getting to hot (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel, arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 96,983 miles

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front brake is sticking slightly

slight oil leak from the gearbox area

the underside of the vehicle is corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front brake is sticking slightly

slight oil leak from the gearbox area

the underside of the vehicle is corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded on the inner face

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,037 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,945 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,805 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,303 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,160 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 48,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 43,302 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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W56 YBD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W56 YBD, 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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W56 YBD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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