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YH04 YJU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,137 mi
Last recorded89,137 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 89,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 86,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Fill on gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,820 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,973 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,973 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014
Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 45,302 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,365 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,667 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,092 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,384 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 YJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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