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YM04 DDX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,306 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Feb 2016 89,306 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/45R16 fitted offside, 195/45R16 fitted nearside (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,122 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,198 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,097 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 77,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2012 77,599 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has some deep cuts to tyre but not deep anough to reach cords

Offside rear tyre was flat and has been driven on flat - Damaged side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,114 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre 2mm depth

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,974 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 DDX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YM04 DDX, 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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YM04 DDX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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