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YB04 VWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,131 mi
Last recorded36,131 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 36,131 miles

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

Vehicle Underbody Showing Slight Corrosion + Undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 33,068 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2025 33,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2024 32,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 31,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 31,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 29,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,386 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 29,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 28,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,540 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,920 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 10,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,447 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 VWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB04 VWT registered?

YB04 VWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YB04 VWT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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