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YH04 TWV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,633 mi
Last recorded72,633 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 TWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 72,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S FRONT UNDERWING FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S REAR UNDERSILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

UNDERNEATH FLOOR /UNDERSILLS/OUTTERSILLS /SUSPENSION COMPONENTS /COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 16 Apr 2021 72,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner flitches in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension components slightly corroded

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,948 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,831 miles

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

both floors sills,sill to floors,chassis rails ,front and rear inner flitches and suspension arms slightly corroded

offside front inner brake ads wearing thin

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,159 miles

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

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

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front brakes binding slightly

both undersills slightly corroded

offside front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,397 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sills,sill to floors,chassis rails and suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

both front inner flitch /chassis rail slightly corroded

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,411 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,060 miles

rear under arches anf floor to sills rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2014 57,060 miles

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

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

floor to sills rusty

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 195/50/15

rear under arches rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,250 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,886 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc,s starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,983 miles

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

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 TWV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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