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YC04 NZH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,421 mi
Last recorded34,421 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 34,421 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 34,419 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 28,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,516 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 27,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 27,435 miles

both sides rear sills and rear inner wheel arch fronts showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 26,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both sides rear sills and inner rear wheel arch fronts corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 24,572 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 21,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 16,646 miles

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

both rear tyres radial cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,853 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,213 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wipers started to split on ends

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,005 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 NZH 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 95.2%.

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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

YC04 NZH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YC04 NZH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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