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YV04 EYJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,601 mi
Last recorded72,601 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 EYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,601 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 66,917 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 66,917 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 66,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (bottom and side) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (bottom and side) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all brake discs corroding

all suspension components corroded but ok at test

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,052 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 38,738 miles

front brake discs corroded

front wipers smearing

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,365 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,365 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,684 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 26,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YV04 EYJ 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 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 YV04 EYJ, 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 YV04 EYJ registered?

YV04 EYJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YV04 EYJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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