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DE04 TFK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,154 mi
Last recorded89,154 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 TFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,872 miles

underseal applied to underbody

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,515 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,856 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,881 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 78,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension arms rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2020 71,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension arms rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 67,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,760 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,760 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,667 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,439 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 44,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 36,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,674 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,194 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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DE04 TFK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DE04 TFK, 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 DE04 TFK registered?

DE04 TFK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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