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YE04 AOL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,893 mi
Last recorded60,893 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 AOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 60,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 60,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of Front to Rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 59,072 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 54,499 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,456 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,364 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,176 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,296 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,814 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,457 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres between 1.6mm and 2mm in tread

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 AOL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YE04 AOL, 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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YE04 AOL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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