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DF04 XTV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,389 mi
Last recorded71,389 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 71,389 miles

Rear outer sills covers with filler

Fail 13 Feb 2026 71,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 56,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 43,633 miles

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

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

brake discs slightly corroded all

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,554 miles

corrosion near side rear outer sill

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,016 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill reinforcement.No hole in metal at time of test. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill reinforcement. No hole in metal at time of test. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,778 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,679 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,942 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Apr 2013 27,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,214 miles

offside rear tyre has slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,824 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,294 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,986 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 XTV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DF04 XTV, 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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What year was DF04 XTV registered?

DF04 XTV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is DF04 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 XTV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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