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YB04 TXC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 TXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 116,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,884 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 112,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 105,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 95,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 75,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 49,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,630 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 TXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB04 TXC, 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 YB04 TXC registered?

YB04 TXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 TXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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