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YG04 YKY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 90,377 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components corrodd

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 81,704 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 81,704 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2017 78,002 miles

underside coated in underseal

Fail 24 Mar 2017 78,002 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis leg holed (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front upper crossmember holed, chalked (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front wheel arch inside engine bay chalked (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort no brakes working on either rear wheels (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front subframe corroded but not holed

offside front lower wing holed

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,331 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet stay attachment corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 77,315 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet stay attachment corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front sill corroded and damaged but not in prescribed area

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

bonnet stay attachment corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,672 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 62,748 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,099 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,098 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 49,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2008 38,647 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,468 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 YKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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