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YIL 1599

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,958 mi
Last recorded107,958 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 1599
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,958 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,712 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 107,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,614 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 107,358 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,721 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,376 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 104,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,205 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 104,062 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 103,484 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,154 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 99,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,490 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,078 miles

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jul 2009 91,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 May 2008 83,225 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

misting from steering rack o/s

Fail 28 Apr 2008 83,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

misting from steering rack o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2007 71,192 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 52,274 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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YIL 1599 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YIL 1599, 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 YIL 1599 registered?

YIL 1599 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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