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YH04 CVS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,578 mi
Last recorded85,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 CVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,578 miles

General under-body corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2019 85,563 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody has copious amounts of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body and underbody has copious amounts of corrision

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 81,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear at Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis Rail at Anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,814 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexy pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 61,159 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 61,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,536 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,327 miles

advise both rear anti-roll bar end links

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,434 miles

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

passenger sun visor loose. wipers worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 47,434 miles

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

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

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

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

passenger sun visor loose. wipers worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,784 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 39,619 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,925 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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YH04 CVS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH04 CVS, 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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YH04 CVS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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