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YM04 DCF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,465 mi
Last recorded82,465 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 82,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lots of surface corrosion on underside

Pass 15 May 2017 80,467 miles

Front inner wings are slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 77,918 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch is slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,490 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,484 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,041 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Note!! Nearside rear and nearside front tyres are right on the legal limit

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear of both outer sills have heavy surface corrosion. Treatment advised

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,710 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,427 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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YM04 DCF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YM04 DCF, 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 YM04 DCF registered?

YM04 DCF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 DCF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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