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YL53 EHJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,768 miles

nearside arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside sill corroded

center / rear exhaust box blow

Fail 24 Apr 2015 69,768 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

center / rear exhaust box blow

nearside arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,774 miles

headlamps deteriorated

inner sills corroded

offside front brake binding

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,173 miles

nearside front head lamp deteriorated

nerside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,173 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front head lamp deteriorated

nerside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,112 miles

rear discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 32,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,880 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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YL53 EHJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL53 EHJ, 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 YL53 EHJ registered?

YL53 EHJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 EHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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