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YC04 NYU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,483 mi
Last recorded73,483 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 69,866 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 67,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,330 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 65,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 65,048 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,659 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,012 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 53,575 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,380 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,447 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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YC04 NYU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 YC04 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

YC04 NYU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is YC04 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 NYU 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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