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YY04 ZXE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,326 mi
Last recorded78,326 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 ZXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 78,326 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering all wheel arches (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rails (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outersill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis rails (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,503 miles

Heavily undersealed and greased

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,738 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,715 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 48,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 41,764 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front pads very low

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 41,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front pads very low

nearside rear brake pipe slight corrosion

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front & rear brake pads appear low

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,155 miles

front & rear brake pads appear quite low?? depending on how thick new pads are

Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,241 miles

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

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)

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

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 ZXE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY04 ZXE, 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 ZXE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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