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YM04 LNU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,136 mi
Last recorded39,136 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 39,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 39,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 38,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 38,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 38,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 37,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,357 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering rack area. (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 37,148 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,946 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 36,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 36,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 36,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 14 May 2012 36,229 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,658 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,551 miles

Coolant header tank empty.

O/S/R Tyre has cuts in tread but cords are not showing.

Pass 23 May 2008 34,373 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 28,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2007 28,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LNU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

YM04 LNU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is YM04 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 LNU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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