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DE04 WLG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 WLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 130,416 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 128,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2025 128,576 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 127,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 125,263 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 121,501 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,312 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 113,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 113,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 98,013 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,267 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

light rust brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2012 76,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,324 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,075 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,582 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust joint and exhaust corroded.o.s.r. light lens damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2008 39,200 miles

front tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,657 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 WLG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE04 WLG, 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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DE04 WLG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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