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YA04 UTB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,201 mi
Last recorded123,201 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 UTB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 123,201 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F and O/S/F upper and lower ball joint rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 123,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill, inner sill and front floor all holed and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F and O/S/F upper and lower ball joint rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,281 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 115,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coilover spring helper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 103,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 90,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 90,951 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up also has excessive play/ movement (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability rubbing on rear subframe as it has moved across to the near side of vehicle putting stresses and load on other components (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,902 miles

front and rear wishbone has light corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,770 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 76,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,513 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014
Fail 19 Sep 2014

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various body and chassie areas coroded

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various steering brakes and suspension components coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various steering brakes and suspension components coroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,483 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres pairished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,970 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,261 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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