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YW04 HLV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,434 mi
Last recorded82,434 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 HLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,434 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear arches and inner arches corroded but no holes in structural area

aftermarket steering wheel fitted, unsure if airbag has been removed

oversized wheels and tyres fitted but meet minimum criteria

rear 1/4 panels becoming corroded on the inside

steering rack becoming worn

suspension arms becoming corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 75,301 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and under side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear arches and inner arches corroded but no holes in structural area

aftermarket steering wheel fitted, unsure if airbag has been removed

oversized wheels and tyres fitted but meet minimum criteria

rear 1/4 panels becoming corroded on the inside

steering rack becoming worn

suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,905 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,957 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill corroded , both sides sill ends corroded and holed just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,233 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,223 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,895 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,630 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 59,629 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 55,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,620 miles

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

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,146 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 31,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,624 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,297 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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YW04 HLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW04 HLV, 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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YW04 HLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2004.

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