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YF04 YYH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,630 miles

al steel brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2024 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 94,725 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2023 94,544 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2022 86,568 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 86,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 78,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 78,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 78,252 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 76,523 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced outer sills both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 75,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 67,717 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 66,022 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 66,022 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 64,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,369 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,529 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,528 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 44,663 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,946 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 37,200 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,500 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YYH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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