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YM04 DFC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,417 mi
Last recorded60,417 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 60,417 miles

Nearside side sill corroded and has previous repairs

Offside side sill corroded and has previous repairs

undersides (all) of vehicle corroded inc but not limited to suspension, subframes, axles, brakes (parts) but not excessive.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 60,353 miles

Underside (All) of vehicle corroded inc but not limited to suspension,subframes,axles,brakes (parts) but not excessive.

nearside side sill corroded and has previous repairs

offside side sill corroded and has previous repairs

Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,189 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 58,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,414 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,250 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os sill corroded and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shocker lower bushes deteriorated no play

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,389 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,695 miles

both front lower shocker bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,938 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front inner sill has small corrosion, not within 30cm of brake, steering or suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,248 miles

Front discs pitted inner face

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Rear discs pitted inner face

Fail 13 Nov 2017 50,248 miles

Front discs pitted inner face

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear discs pitted inner face

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 47,771 miles

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

back box clamp broke

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

discs corroded rear pads low

rear sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 41,966 miles

rear/centre exhaust slight blow and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,652 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 39,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 36,643 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 36,643 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 33,316 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 30,744 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 50,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 25,768 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 20,424 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 DFC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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