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Y3 DYN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,841 mi
Last recorded76,841 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 DYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 76,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged SENSORS (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged SENSORS (1.6 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 75,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 75,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 70,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. cat clamps rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 65,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box. cat clamps rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 65,300 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 65,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 60,950 miles

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

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

both rear inner arches rusty

general corrosion to both outer sills

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion on both front chassis rails

slight corrosion on both front chassis rails

Fail 2 May 2017 60,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear inner arches rusty

general corrosion to both outer sills

general underbody corrosion

slight corrosion on both front chassis rails

slight corrosion on both front chassis rails

Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,377 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,730 miles

Brake pipes waxoyled

Mid to rear exhaust joint rusty and thin

Parts of the underside of the vehicle have been waxoyled

Small area of corrosion to Rear of n/s outer sill But not excessive

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,049 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,475 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,312 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to split on the outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,665 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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Y3 DYN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y3 DYN, 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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Y3 DYN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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