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YJ04 EZG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,578 mi
Last recorded88,578 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 EZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,578 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,334 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,289 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 76,965 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,569 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 75,549 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 74,134 miles

Both front brakes slight bind

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 51,145 miles

front brakes inbalanced

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,806 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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YJ04 EZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJ04 EZG, 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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YJ04 EZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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