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YD04 HCY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,882 mi
Last recorded104,882 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 104,882 miles

All underside covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 104,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From Offside Rear Brake Flexi Hose Junction, Too Nearside Rear Brake Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis/Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear Tailgate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 97,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,521 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 93,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,197 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,423 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,033 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 64,033 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,740 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,640 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,719 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,637 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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YD04 HCY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YD04 HCY, 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 YD04 HCY registered?

YD04 HCY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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