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YY04 RXR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,570 mi
Last recorded55,570 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 55,570 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 55,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 55,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,995 miles

centre exhaust has slight blow

sills have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,791 miles

engine mil light on dash

Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,611 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 36,611 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,447 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,397 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,940 miles

slight corrosion on inside of front discs

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,758 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,581 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 20,581 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YY04 RXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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