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YM04 WPA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,646 mi
Last recorded64,646 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 64,646 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 64,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section in arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section in arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,733 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 61,733 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear b/pipe across top of axle to n/s/r flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake only just met requirements further attention required (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 57,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake only just met requirements further attention required (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 43,610 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 43,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,709 miles

Rear brakes slight imbalance 13%

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,451 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,887 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,056 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 21,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,641 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,563 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,078 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 WPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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