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YF04 YYL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,516 mi
Last recorded61,516 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 61,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 60,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges / tread depth 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald inner edge / tread depth 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner and outer edges / tread depth 4.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 58,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge / tread depth 5.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / tread depth 4.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge / tread depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner+outer edges / tread depth 5.1mm

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner+outer edges/tread depth 6.0mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner +outer edges / tread depth 4.1mm

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 56,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall.Tread depth 3.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner+outer edges / tread depth 5.1mm

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner+outer edges/tread depth 6.0mm

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner +outer edges / tread depth 4.1mm

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 54,404 miles

tyres slightly worn on inside edges , n/s/r worst

Pass 13 May 2019 51,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 48,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 42,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 39,348 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 34,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,702 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,616 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 18,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,453 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 YYL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF04 YYL registered?

YF04 YYL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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