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CA04 YLU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,097 mi
Last recorded77,097 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 YLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 77,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,896 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

both rear sill ends slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2025 71,895 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both sill ends heavily corroded

front subframe and arms slightly corroded

rear subframe and arms slightly corroded

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,684 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 67,553 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2022 63,091 miles

Central Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2022 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,649 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 55,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,636 miles

Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,309 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding due to lack of use

Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,865 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 45,287 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,483 miles

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills starting to corrod

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,962 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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CA04 YLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CA04 YLU, 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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CA04 YLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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