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YG04 UTW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 UTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 111,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,569 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,755 miles

All suspension generally corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,476 miles

Wiper starting to smear

All suspension shows general agr related wear & corrosion

All three rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front inner brake pad looks low

Rear brake discs corroded

Underbody starting to corrode in places

Various welded repairs carried out & undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flange poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 94,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear flange poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill starting to corrode through

Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,537 miles

Front brake disc dust backing plates heavily corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion in nearside and offside inner sills

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front to rear nearside rear offside rear nearside front offside front brake pipes corroded

rear brakes slightly imbalanced on application of brake

Fail 22 Jan 2016 84,537 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc dust backing plates heavily corroded

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in nearside and offside inner sills

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front to rear nearside rear offside rear nearside front offside front brake pipes corroded

rear brakes slightly imbalanced on application of brake

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,838 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,838 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,341 miles

ALL tyre valves in very poor condition & splitting

Engine oil level at minimum

Front number plate plinth loose

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight corrosion to front-rear & to rear axle brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2014 72,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ALL tyre valves in very poor condition & splitting

Engine oil level at minimum

Front number plate plinth loose

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight corrosion to front-rear & to rear axle brake pipes

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,419 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 50,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,135 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,713 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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YG04 UTW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG04 UTW, 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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YG04 UTW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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