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YX04 PZE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,165 mi
Last recorded102,165 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 PZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 100,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 98,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 92,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,391 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,218 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,960 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,960 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,026 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,819 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 58,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,891 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,731 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,824 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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YX04 PZE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YX04 PZE, 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 YX04 PZE registered?

YX04 PZE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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