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YE04 XFW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 XFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 92,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,549 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Extensive corrosion and welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,299 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 90,299 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 90,025 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,296 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres getting low

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,273 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 87,271 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake fluid level low

Pass 4 May 2017 84,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 84,993 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs very poor condition

Rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,072 miles

Front FRONT TYRES WORN TO ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,098 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,878 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,498 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 XFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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