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YY04 YZN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 136,255 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 136,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,259 miles

EML LIGHT ON

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 112,003 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 112,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2013 101,419 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 89,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,329 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

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 YZN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZN, 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 YZN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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