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YE04 RXL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 RXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,431 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,338 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at both joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 64,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,645 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,315 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 32,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 28,047 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,397 miles

slight wear on front disc pads

Pass 7 Apr 2007 16,630 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 RXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

YE04 RXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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