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YU04 FMP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 FMP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 85,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 85,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 76,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 76,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 74,761 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 74,760 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 73,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 73,261 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,669 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 69,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,048 miles

n/s sill slight corrosion

underbody corrosion rust

Fail 12 Dec 2015 66,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s sill slight corrosion

underbody corrosion rust

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,490 miles

n/s sill slight rusting

Fail 14 Dec 2013 63,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 63,975 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,131 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,377 miles

All tyres heavily age cracked in tread areas.

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

All tyres age cracking in tread areas.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,146 miles

All tyres age cracking on tread and sidewall areas.

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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YU04 FMP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 YU04 FMP, 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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YU04 FMP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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