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YB04 LCC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 LCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 78,418 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2021 71,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 71,376 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 63,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 63,639 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,393 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,624 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 53,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,124 miles

both front tyres badly cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,514 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,513 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,512 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,824 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 8 Aug 2008 45,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,211 miles

advises same as on,1st aug 2007

Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,163 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all brake discs slightly rusted.

both front tyres outer shoulders worn (o/s/f tyre outer shoulder uneven wear)

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 LCC 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 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 YB04 LCC, 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 LCC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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