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YH04 YJW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,086 mi
Last recorded46,086 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 YJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,086 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 46,086 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,487 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,203 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,520 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 34,807 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,127 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,861 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,334 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,796 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,708 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,708 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,489 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 YJW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

YH04 YJW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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