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YH04 FVS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,063 mi
Last recorded72,063 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,063 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 72,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 68,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ChASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 53,280 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 53,280 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,807 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively calipers,cariers (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,981 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,775 miles

Both front brakes sicking slightly

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,336 miles

corrosion to centre of n/s outer sill

front number plate holder damaged

headlamp aims on lower limit

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 44,321 miles

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

corrosion to centre of n/s outer sill

front number plate holder damaged

headlamp aims on lower limit

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,025 miles

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

rear exhaust joint poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,451 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,170 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge- passed on centre three quarters tread width.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,669 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,926 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 FVS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YH04 FVS, 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 YH04 FVS registered?

YH04 FVS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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