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YB04 GMF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,272 mi
Last recorded105,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 GMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 105,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 91,087 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 77,390 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 77,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion under both front & rear wheel arches/inner sills to floors under bonnet inner arch

Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall small cut

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking )side walls & between tread

slight corrosion under both front & rear wheel arches/inner sills to floors under bonnet inner arch

Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 71,409 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 31 May 2014 69,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,255 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,255 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,630 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 27,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,143 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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YB04 GMF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB04 GMF, 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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YB04 GMF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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