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YY04 KGX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,556 mi
Last recorded59,556 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 KGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,556 miles

brake bind o/s/r

front suspension parts corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 59,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake bind o/s/r

front suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 54,541 miles

front coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,957 miles

front subframe corroded

front suspension corroded

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 50,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

front suspension corroded

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,856 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 47,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 45,748 miles

rear subframe corroded

both front suspension arms corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 45,743 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front suspension arms corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,555 miles

rear axle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,242 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 39,331 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,151 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 37,148 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2017 34,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,455 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 32,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,248 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,499 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 23,499 miles

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

Front discs corroded.

Front wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,995 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres cracked and perrished

front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 12,671 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 KGX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KGX, 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 KGX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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