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YG04 AYU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 AYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2024 54,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 54,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 52,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY REAR UNION (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE BY REAR UNION (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 45,328 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 42,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 30,897 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 May 2014 30,897 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,180 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 30,178 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2012 29,755 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,815 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,115 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YG04 AYU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG04 AYU, 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 YG04 AYU registered?

YG04 AYU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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