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YM04 LNT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 LNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2024 88,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill inner sill inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel injector area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch filled

Fail 26 Jan 2023 78,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel arch filled

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brack pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brack pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 62,104 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,093 miles

Nail in o.s.r. tyre tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 41,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,612 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,519 miles

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

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

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 LNT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 LNT, 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 LNT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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