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YL04 YPZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,748 mi
Last recorded106,748 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,748 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE CORROSION

Fail 27 Apr 2019 106,736 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH FRONT CHASSIS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER SILLS HAVE CORROSION

Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,371 miles

Corrosion to outer sills and under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,204 miles

Offside door mirrror glass

Rear sticking on brake

osr brake pads lower than os

Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,931 miles

Back box corroded

Front subframe mountings slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked but no cords showing

Nearside sill has slight corrosion underneath paintwork

Offside rear sill and wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Back box corroded

Front subframe mountings slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked but no cords showing

Nearside sill has slight corrosion underneath paintwork

Offside rear sill and wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,822 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 68,443 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 61,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,868 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,866 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,866 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs heavily corroded on insides

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,306 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,306 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,439 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 26,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,074 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 22,074 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YPZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YL04 YPZ, 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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YL04 YPZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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