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YL04 XJH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,133 mi
Last recorded55,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 XJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,133 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,212 miles

surface corrosion on and around floor chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,100 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 41,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,773 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,034 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,128 miles

All tyres close to limit.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 17,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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YL04 XJH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YL04 XJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL04 XJH registered?

YL04 XJH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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