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YE04 AKU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,928 mi
Last recorded48,928 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 AKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,928 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 May 2025 47,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 46,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 44,823 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,726 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,083 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,684 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 40,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,521 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,770 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 22,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,388 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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YE04 AKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE04 AKU, 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 YE04 AKU registered?

YE04 AKU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is YE04 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE04 AKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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