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YC04 ZAT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,202 mi
Last recorded88,202 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 ZAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 88,202 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 88,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 87,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 77,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 73,332 miles

under neath very rusty

Fail 1 May 2018 73,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

under neath very rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2017 71,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 71,168 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 69,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,365 miles

slight bind from offside rear wheel

underside corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,310 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components on vehicle have suffered corrosion

both front tyres are worn on edges of the tread

exhaust has corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,310 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components on vehicle have suffered corrosion

both front tyres are worn on edges of the tread

exhaust has corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 60,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,152 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,151 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,201 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,208 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,671 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 ZAT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZAT, 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 ZAT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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