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YY04 LZE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

37,981 mi
Last recorded37,981 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 37,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,079 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 37,078 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

movement in steering / suspension bushes

suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 33,504 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sill to inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner / outer sill to inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

movement in steering / suspension bushes

suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 32,574 miles

suspension arms corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 32,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

suspension arms corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,818 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 31,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,083 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,588 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 25,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre outer tread on limit 205/45/16 83w b/stone

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner tread 205/45/16 83w b/stone

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,632 miles

both front brake discs poor on inner side

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,347 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 LZE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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