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YO04 HTN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,354 mi
Last recorded84,354 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 HTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,354 miles

Front subframe corrded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2024 83,593 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody section behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both frames slight corrosion and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all susp. arms corroded/undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 83,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION COVERED IN UNDERSEAL NOT ALOWING FULL INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AT SHOCKER MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,016 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,345 miles

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

Front chassis getting corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wheel arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various suspension components getting corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,487 miles

Offside Outer sill getting corroded

Offside chassis rail corroded but not excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,487 miles

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

Offside chassis rail corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,139 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,006 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of dampness around n/s rear brake caliper

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,642 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,825 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Rear pads getting low

Slight bind from front brakes found during jacking front of vehicle

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,158 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 29,158 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs showing slight destortion

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,899 miles

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

front brake discs getting corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,808 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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YO04 HTN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YO04 HTN, 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 YO04 HTN registered?

YO04 HTN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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