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YA04 USZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 USZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 57,176 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 57,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,101 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 52,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,985 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hoses perished

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 48,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hoses perished

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 48,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,365 miles

all tyres starting to have small cracks appear

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,065 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,453 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 33,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 27,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,372 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,173 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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YA04 USZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YA04 USZ, 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 YA04 USZ registered?

YA04 USZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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