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YM04 DFP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,905 mi
Last recorded48,905 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 48,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 48,864 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,738 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,195 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 46,853 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 46,808 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 46,808 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,272 miles

all underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 41,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear edges of both outer sills has corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs corroding inside face

Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs corroding inside face

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs starting to corrode on edges

o/s/f tyre perishing badly no cords or bulges visable

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,878 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 402,099 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 DFP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM04 DFP registered?

YM04 DFP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is YM04 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 DFP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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