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YF04 YPK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded brake pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded and n/s/r outer sill

both front chassis rails under wings outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 61,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded brake pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded and n/s/r outer sill

both front chassis rails under wings outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 1.5mm limit - recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear outer sills and inner arches are corroded

signs the offside rear brake has been binding on

Pass 6 Nov 2023 54,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside rear sills

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,004 miles

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs slightly corroded

advise front wipers worn

advise n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded

advise slight oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2021 49,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front brake discs slightly corroded

advise front wipers worn

advise n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded

advise slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,773 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise front wipers worn

advise n/s and o/s front inner wings corrdoed

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,466 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 43,466 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wing outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,029 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,810 miles

advise front brake pads 60% worn approx

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low

advise rear brake pads 50% worn approx

advise rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,365 miles

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,637 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 YPK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YF04 YPK, 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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YF04 YPK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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