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YY04 VZV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,804 mi
Last recorded39,804 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 39,804 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Both sides front lower wing sections excessively holed and corroded

Heavy corrosion underside of vehicle within prescribed areas

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,832 miles

Both sides, lower outer front sill sections holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Heavy corrosion developing under vehicle within prescribed areas

Nearside rear wheel arch has damage also heavily corroded

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, front inner chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,492 miles

both front wings lower sections corroded / becoming holed / advise attention to repair

both outer sills showing surface corrosion / sounding weak in structure

n/s/r wheel arch corroded / damaged / hole developing / advise attention

underside / panneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming heavily advanced in corrosion in places

underside / under/seal splitting / flaking off / allowing water ingress

Fail 5 Jun 2019 37,491 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

both front wings lower sections corroded / becoming holed / advise attention to repair

both outer sills showing surface corrosion / sounding weak in structure

n/s/r wheel arch corroded / damaged / hole developing / advise attention

slight binding on o/s/f brake

slight binding on rear brakes / advise attention

underside / panneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming heavily advanced in corrosion in places

underside / under/seal splitting / flaking off / allowing water ingress

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,789 miles

Front wings corroded

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wings corroded

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,598 miles

Nearside floor damaged

Fail 26 May 2017 35,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside floor damaged

Pass 25 May 2016 34,304 miles

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

both outer sills weak

Pass 20 May 2015 32,579 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 30,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 30,694 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 28,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 26,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,028 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,294 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,491 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,763 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 VZV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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