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YC04 TKH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,989 mi
Last recorded80,989 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,989 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill very badly corroded but not in a proscribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight knock from steering nothing visable

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 77,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,695 miles

Front Front fog lamps inop

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor repair undersealed

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 70,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Front fog lamps inop

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,537 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,832 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,851 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 40,851 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,313 miles

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

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,738 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,091 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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YC04 TKH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC04 TKH, 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 YC04 TKH registered?

YC04 TKH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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