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DE54 PPU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 73,157 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,259 miles

Nearside Airbag switched off

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Airbag switched off

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,120 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to outside rear of n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to outside rear of n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split. Replaced. (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on. Reset on test. (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,540 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,815 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,051 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 55,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 49,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,476 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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DE54 PPU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE54 PPU, 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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DE54 PPU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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