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DF04 VNE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 69,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,883 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 66,883 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,400 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 63,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,667 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 62,053 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components consistent with age

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,981 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F chassis corroding

O/S/F and N/S/F shock bottom mountings bushes perishing and splitting

O/S/R and N/S/R outer sills/ rear wheel arches corroding

handbrake travel

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,841 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,667 miles

Alternator belt noisy.

Nearside Front Brakes noisy.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,472 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front shock bushes worn. nearside front shock bolt nut loose

nearside and offside outer sill corroded and soft

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,301 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,892 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,892 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,471 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking slightly

front brake discs pitted

oil level below minimum

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 31,469 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres cracking slightly

front brake discs pitted

oil level below minimum

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,832 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on tyre walls

o/s/f tyres cracking and low

Fail 29 Sep 2010 27,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking on tyre walls

o/s/f tyres cracking and low

Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,935 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 19,684 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2008 15,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2007 12,827 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,827 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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DF04 VNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF04 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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