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YM04 WRX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,133 mi
Last recorded70,133 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,133 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 70,133 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,879 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 66,870 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 62,720 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,732 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 55,733 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,704 miles

both rear outer sills starting to rust

cut in n/s/f tyre (not to canvas)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 46,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear outer sills starting to rust

cut in n/s/f tyre (not to canvas)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,816 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 34,625 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 22,250 miles

Front number plate holder broken

Pass 25 Oct 2008 20,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 20,580 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,199 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 WRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

YM04 WRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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