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YF04 YZH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,820 mi
Last recorded91,820 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,820 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side front tyre inner, outer shoulder wearing smooth and outer sidewall staring to crack or perished. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body close to head lamp mount and suspension mount corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate deteriorated or corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn replace ASAP. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both side rear wheel arch inner panel body corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side . (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis.. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area... (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch.. chassis.. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing... (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch.. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges.. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch..chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing.. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres perishing.,.

all suspension components rusting..

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,092 miles

All tyres perishing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,091 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All tyres perishing

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed and bubbled with corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,616 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside outer sill bubbled with corrosion

offside outer sill bubbled with corrosion

underbody heavily pitted with rust

Fail 22 Sep 2014 71,616 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,747 miles

ADVISE drivers side rear outer tyre wall slightly damaged , (not deep enough too reach ply/cords)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,701 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YZH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YZH, 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 YZH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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