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DF04 KMA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,502 mi
Last recorded89,502 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 KMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 89,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,124 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,768 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 88,698 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 88,416 miles

Corrosion around Wheel arches

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,972 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 81,696 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 81,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,481 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

under body corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 74,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

under body corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 70,037 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 70,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 65,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,931 miles

NSR Tyre Starting to Perish

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface Corrosion to Floorpan

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,113 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,086 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 46,086 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,569 miles

osr sill overhang beginning to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,823 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 19,431 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,160 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all flexible brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,221 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF04 KMA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DF04 KMA, 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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DF04 KMA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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