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DF04 XTP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,300 mi
Last recorded106,300 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 106,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all steel (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,694 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 105,694 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,749 miles

Both front outer sills have slight corrosion

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2020 101,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer sills have slight corrosion

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both chassis legs have rust corrosion

both inner and outer sills have surface rust corrosion at numerous points

complete exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 May 2017 89,294 miles

Rear both brakepipes corroded

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

both inner sills have surface rust and both inner wheel arches at rear

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

complete exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 May 2016 81,792 miles

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

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

both inner sills and both chassis legs at front to rear has surface rust

oil leak

underguards fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both inner sills have surface rust.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,976 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 44,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 38,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 24,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,736 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 XTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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