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YH04 FVY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,978 mi
Last recorded112,978 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 112,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch under bonnet (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,877 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,791 miles

under & upper body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,091 miles

front discs & pads worn & corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside & nearside rear tyres worn

rear disc & pads worn & corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,568 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,982 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 FVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

YH04 FVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YH04 FVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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