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YM04 DFX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,649 mi
Last recorded65,649 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

excess under body Underseal

rear number plate slightly deteiorated

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,084 miles

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

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,084 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,745 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 64,643 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,011 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,149 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,902 miles

both front brake disc`s corroding

both rear brake disc`s corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,073 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,142 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 DFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM04 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

YM04 DFX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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