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2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,856 mi
Last recorded76,856 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 76,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,803 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 75,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,788 miles

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 74,584 miles

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,867 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,411 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 25,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,657 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 21,657 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,121 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 8,121 miles

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

knocking from rear on roadtest - further investigation recommended

nearside rear brake ferrule corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2007 3,930 miles

Front discs serface corroded

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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YY04 XYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY04 XYR, 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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YY04 XYR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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