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YD04 HDK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,527 mi
Last recorded59,527 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,527 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 59,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,470 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 58,470 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,678 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 56,676 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,239 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,882 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 50,882 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,457 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 45,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,825 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 36,825 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,738 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,367 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,543 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 HDK 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 YD04 HDK, 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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YD04 HDK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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