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YE04 KBV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,609 mi
Last recorded114,609 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 KBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 114,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 114,314 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 107,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 96,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,618 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 95,618 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 94,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,649 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake caliper has more than usual side movement on sliders .advise attention needed

advise offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,744 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,950 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 86,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 86,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 85,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 61,589 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,990 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades are splitting

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2009 35,990 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wiper blades are splitting

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,467 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 KBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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