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YC04 LBX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,162 mi
Last recorded101,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 101,162 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded engine bay (2.3.2)

Rear under car very rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,501 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,847 miles

Front tyres detieriating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,857 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 65,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,666 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,943 miles

advise front brake discs.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,943 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front brake discs.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,270 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,047 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,442 miles

advise two rear tyres.

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 LBX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC04 LBX, 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 YC04 LBX registered?

YC04 LBX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YC04 LBX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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