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YM04 WPF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,148 mi
Last recorded30,148 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 30,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 29,289 miles

corrosion, nearside and offside rear, lower, outer sills

Pass 18 May 2023 28,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 27,385 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,341 miles

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

corrosion, nearside and offside rear, lower sills

Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,473 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 24,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 24,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low AJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 21,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,815 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,323 miles

front brake pads about 2 3rds worn

rear pads about half worn

Fail 6 Jun 2013 16,995 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 16,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,571 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,189 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,791 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 WPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 WPF, 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 WPF registered?

YM04 WPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 WPF 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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