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YJ04 TST

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,461 mi
Last recorded92,461 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,461 miles

under body coverd with under seal

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,716 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,716 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,896 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,384 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + knocking (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under-body corroded (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,514 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all front/rear suspension arms corrosion present

corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,430 miles

all front/rear suspension arms corrosion present

corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,398 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front/rear suspension arms corrosion present

corrosion present throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,531 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Advise n/s/f tyre wall is cracked.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,585 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear brake disc corroded-in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,489 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 68,488 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,791 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,783 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,051 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,996 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 TST is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TST, 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 TST is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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