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YY04 RXC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,632 mi
Last recorded104,632 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 RXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 104,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 98,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 95,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 91,414 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sill corroding due to water in the sill

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 89,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 87,731 miles

All brake discs corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or performance

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 87,719 miles

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

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

All brake discs corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or performance

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 86,755 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.2.6)

Fail 13 May 2016 86,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,443 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,068 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,520 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to N/S & O/S rear of sills

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,492 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,819 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 49,323 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 49,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,837 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 RXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

YY04 RXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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