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DG04 MVU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 54,203 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 54,074 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall spliting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,109 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and nearside front tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 53,109 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and nearside front tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,310 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and nearside front tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and nearside front tyres slightly perished and cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,083 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack but none are deep enough to reach the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,518 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,111 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded At steering pump (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,251 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,639 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades split

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to both outer rear sills

Fail 22 Feb 2016 44,639 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front wiper blades split

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to both outer rear sills

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 23 Feb 2015 39,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,383 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,383 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 29,904 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,785 miles

n/s/f brake disc slight corroded

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,816 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,178 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,008 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,993 miles

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

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)

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 MVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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