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WG04 YMZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 YMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 80,168 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 80,168 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,300 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 68,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,082 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,445 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,824 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 37,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,768 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,152 miles

slight dent in offside front inner wheel rim

some run out to front brakes when roller brake tested

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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WG04 YMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG04 YMZ, 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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What year was WG04 YMZ registered?

WG04 YMZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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