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YC04 LXY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,510 mi
Last recorded62,510 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 LXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 62,510 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 59,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,925 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 54,905 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely cracked, inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 52,690 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,290 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 48,005 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 48,002 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at the rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 45,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 45,961 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,632 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,627 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested Both excessively Binding (3.7.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,466 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outersill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 38,463 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outersill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,955 miles

ALL under body slight corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,955 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

ALL under body slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 35,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,878 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,184 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 22,271 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 LXY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LXY, 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 YC04 LXY registered?

YC04 LXY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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