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YY04 XYB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,295 mi
Last recorded101,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,584 miles

advise surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise all brake pipes undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2019 87,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise all brake pipes undersealed

Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,907 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (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 and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on limit

sills corroded

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise surface rust on all steel brake pipes

Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise surface rust on all steel brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,801 miles

hand brake travel

sills corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,178 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 57,171 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 x rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

sills corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 46,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken off but system still supported

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2014 44,069 miles

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

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

brake pipes rusting

rear springs rusted

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,992 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,992 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,019 miles

front and rear discs rusting

Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,800 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,794 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 22,668 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,860 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 XYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

YY04 XYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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