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YK04 ZLJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,754 mi
Last recorded94,754 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 ZLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 94,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 93,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 92,517 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 91,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 90,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,452 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 88,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill & floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear sill / wheel arch area has glass fibre type repair covering previous repair - unable to assess condition of body / repair

Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,057 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around front anti roll bar mounting point inside wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around anti roll bar mounting point inside wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,670 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 85,670 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,111 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 82,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill and wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,979 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 77,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,103 miles

nearside front tyre tread down to 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 31 May 2014 71,263 miles

n/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2013 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 63,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,404 miles

o,s,f tyre has a cut on the tread but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,035 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 41,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,475 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 ZLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YK04 ZLJ, 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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YK04 ZLJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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