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YM04 WPJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,935 mi
Last recorded64,935 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all suspension components slightly corroded

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 64,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all suspension components slightly corroded

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,582 miles

all suspension arms slightly corroded

both floors sill to floors and chassis rails slightly corroded

gearbox shield corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,631 miles

both outer door sills are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2015 59,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both outer door sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,844 miles

rear outer sills slightly rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,771 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear outer sills slightly rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,025 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 51,478 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,002 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,103 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,099 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,048 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

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 WPJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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