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DY04 YGL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,652 mi
Last recorded53,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 YGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 53,652 miles

general corrosion under body

Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,635 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,433 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,413 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,224 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,184 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,936 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 52,752 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,578 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,876 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 46,861 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,408 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,510 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,433 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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DY04 YGL 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 90.9%.

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 DY04 YGL, 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 DY04 YGL registered?

DY04 YGL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is DY04 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 YGL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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