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YF04 YPH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,419 mi
Last recorded70,419 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills have surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has age related corossion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 57,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,665 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN, TO REAR, AT FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

ITEMS MOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED AT O/S

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

VEHICLES INTERNAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIMS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 39,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,436 miles

BATTERY LOOSE.

MAIN, TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 31,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BATTERY LOOSE.

MAIN, TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,481 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 27,481 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,127 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 22,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,687 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 15,682 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F BRAKE DISC PITTED.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,497 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 4,629 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 4,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 4,350 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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YF04 YPH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF04 YPH, 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 YF04 YPH registered?

YF04 YPH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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