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YY04 HBL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,681 mi
Last recorded79,681 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 HBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 76,231 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body is getting corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,714 miles

All four brakes are slightly binding.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,480 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,480 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,300 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,300 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,423 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,181 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded @ unions

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,905 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,905 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 HBL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY04 HBL, 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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YY04 HBL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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