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YK04 SHG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 SHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill almost to excess (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 67,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg, lower and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg, lower and outer (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill almost to excess (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,532 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases stud snapped on flange (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 60,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,757 miles

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,306 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,216 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,981 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,410 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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YK04 SHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK04 SHG, 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 YK04 SHG registered?

YK04 SHG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YK04 SHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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