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YG04 WYX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 WYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout the underside of the vechile

Fail 27 Mar 2019 89,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout the underside of the vechile

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,035 miles

underside corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 85,030 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,312 miles

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

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

slight corrosion under body on floor to side sills

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,555 miles

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

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

all suspension / sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,414 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to all suspension components and drive train

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

heavy corrosion to all suspension components and drive train

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle body and suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,272 miles

all suspension components heavy corrosion

exhaust mountings heavily corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 72,268 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 discs heavy surface corrosion

all suspension components heavy corrosion

exhaust mountings heavily corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,012 miles

both front discs badly corroded and pitted

both rear discs badly corroded and pitted

near side rear sill badly corroded but not holed

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,012 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front discs badly corroded and pitted

both rear discs badly corroded and pitted

near side rear sill badly corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,896 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,744 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 WYX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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