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DG04 KWJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 KWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 116,185 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside heavily undersealed and very thick (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 106,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 106,581 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,602 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 91,591 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,777 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 87,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 80,140 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,250 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,250 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,264 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion underbody also rear lower wheel arches/sills

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,515 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 56,499 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,933 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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DG04 KWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG04 KWJ, 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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DG04 KWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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