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YJ04 NTF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,389 mi
Last recorded82,389 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,389 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 82,388 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

not idling correctly

Pass 22 May 2018 79,547 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2018 79,547 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,251 miles

general surface corrosion on suspension(rear)

general surface corrosion under vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust system (joint) corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

general surface corrosion on suspension(rear)

general surface corrosion under vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust system (joint) corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,854 miles

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH,CORROSION IN OUTER SILLS ,AND REAR OF SILL INNER ENDS.

O/S/R TYRE;BOLT IN CENTRE TREAD.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever high

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,177 miles

handbrake lever high

wipers split top/bottum

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,629 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,544 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,410 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,912 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 NTF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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