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YC04 HWF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,197 mi
Last recorded99,197 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 HWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer + lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outer + lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 96,992 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low

Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,755 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,291 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 65,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 48,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,550 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2009 34,550 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly smearing

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,180 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,267 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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YC04 HWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC04 HWF, 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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YC04 HWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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