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YM04 LPP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,239 mi
Last recorded63,239 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 63,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 63,237 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc have surface corrosion been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 62,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 62,270 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 61,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 61,015 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 59,814 miles

slight corrosion on suspension/mounts, sills, inner arches

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,811 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion on suspension/mounts, sills, inner arches

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,424 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,325 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,095 miles

tyres age cracked around inside tread on both front tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,707 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,693 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside 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)

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,231 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,775 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,344 miles

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

Rear 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 LPP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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