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YJ04 YRP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,212 mi
Last recorded88,212 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 YRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,212 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 88,202 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,709 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 85,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded at the joint

Pass 24 Jul 2023 83,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 83,320 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 79,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 79,943 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 77,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 73,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 45,954 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 44,972 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 44,971 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,969 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 May 2013 43,118 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,891 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,914 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,276 miles

Both front tyres have heavy splitting in tread area. ( 195/50V15 )

Both front wipers starting to smear.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YRP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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