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BL04 YWT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,694 mi
Last recorded124,694 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into & out of flexy union - (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,467 miles

Both headlamps poor pattern.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,211 miles

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

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

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

off-side rear tyre, sidewalls split (under inflation)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 111,211 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

off-side rear tyre, sidewalls split (under inflation)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside & offside foward sells/archs corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 98,347 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,542 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 82,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 74,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,208 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 64,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 53,244 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,496 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 23 May 2007 22,340 miles

both rear tyre treads very low

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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BL04 YWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL04 YWT, 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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BL04 YWT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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