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YM04 LNJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 116,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,316 miles

Brake pad/s may be wearing low eg nearside rear inner (unable to fully view all)

Exhaust rear silencer flange and brace corroded

Front brake discs inner-surfaces corroding, and nearside rear outer

Power steering pipe at rack corroding

Transverse rear brake pipe corroding at nearside end

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,937 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 95,870 miles

O/S rear sill coroding

Fail 13 May 2013 95,870 miles

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

O/S rear sill coroding

Pass 14 May 2012 92,626 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 86,656 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 86,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 80,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 67,390 miles

nearside rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2008 56,406 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,369 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

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 LNJ 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 78.6%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

YM04 LNJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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