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DC04 TYG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 64,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,280 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 64,278 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 62,592 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,488 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 55,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,332 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 52,332 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,386 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails inside both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner wheel arches at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brakes deteiorating

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn thin on inside edges - IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing thin on inside and outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 42,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,255 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 37,254 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,230 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 28,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,614 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 22,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,430 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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DC04 TYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DC04 TYG, 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 DC04 TYG registered?

DC04 TYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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