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YY04 EBL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,235 mi
Last recorded23,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 EBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 23,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 23,132 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 22,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 22,140 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 21,722 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 21,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 20,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 20,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 18,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 17,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,093 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 14,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 12,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,709 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 11,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 5,264 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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YY04 EBL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY04 EBL, 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 YY04 EBL registered?

YY04 EBL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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