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YY04 FBZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,367 mi
Last recorded89,367 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 FBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 89,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,822 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,436 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,285 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,952 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,393 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,389 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,360 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,013 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,250 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,737 miles

both closing panels very rusty

both inner sills rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,036 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight oil leak from transmission

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,434 miles

rear discs corroded and worn

rear pads very low advise replace

Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,881 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 60,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

rear pads on limit

Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wiper blades worn/juddering

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wiper blades worn/juddering

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,859 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,390 miles

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

oil leak gear box

Pass 5 May 2007 20,078 miles

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

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 FBZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

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

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