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YB04 VVT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,870 mi
Last recorded117,870 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 VVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 117,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,819 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 114,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 109,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 104,691 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 104,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working Rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 99,305 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 99,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,125 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 94,949 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 May 2013 88,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2012 85,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 80,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 80,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 76,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 71,956 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,637 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 58,637 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight damage nearside rear tyre

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 17 May 2007 45,635 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 45,635 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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