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YC04 VSF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,885 mi
Last recorded76,885 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,885 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAROUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 30 Aug 2018 76,880 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAROUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,899 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,314 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 61,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,404 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 409,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,040 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 46,784 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,745 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,610 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 VSF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSF, 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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YC04 VSF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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