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YC04 LYW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,869 mi
Last recorded55,869 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,869 miles

Central Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 55,868 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,198 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 48,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 48,167 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 46,827 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 24 May 2018 46,254 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 24 May 2018 46,254 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 41,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge,Just legal. 195/50/15 V

Pass 15 May 2013 37,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,407 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 31,663 miles

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

front discs corroded lip inner face.

Fail 23 May 2011 31,663 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs corroded lip inner face.

Pass 17 May 2010 29,422 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,175 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 LYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

YC04 LYW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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