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YF04 YYG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,029 mi
Last recorded15,029 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 15,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 14,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 14,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 14,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 14,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 13,988 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 13,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 13,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 13,456 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 12,942 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 12,529 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 12,529 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 12,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall splitting.

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

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

Offside Front inner sidewall and tread cracking and splitting.

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

Pass 27 May 2015 11,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 11,810 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 11,101 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyres cracking Rear tyres cut not in excess of requirements

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 11,101 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Tyres cracking Rear tyres cut not in excess of requirements

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 10,529 miles

Both rear tyres cut not in excess of requirements

Front and rear tryres developing age cracks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 9,863 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 9,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 8,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 7,555 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 6,172 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,963 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 4,963 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 3,785 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 YYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 YF04 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

YF04 YYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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