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YY04 USL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 102,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,401 miles

underside of vehicle covered in under seal protection

Pass 29 Apr 2021 99,326 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,342 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,342 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 83,475 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,552 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,808 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,338 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 28,862 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,060 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 USL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 USL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY04 USL registered?

YY04 USL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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