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DG04 NWU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,246 mi
Last recorded66,246 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 NWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,246 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive border line pass also inner /outer sills area bubbling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 65,611 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 65,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 64,691 miles

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,959 miles

general surface corrosion on multiple suspension components on the underside

Fail 12 Jun 2023 63,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded osr brake pipe inside clip (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion on multiple suspension components on the underside

Pass 21 May 2022 63,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,790 miles

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / front brake discs corroded on edges / discoloured on braking surface

Pass 27 May 2020 60,798 miles

brake discs corroded on edges / corrosion on rear brake discs encroaching onto braking surface / signs of brake pads wearing low

slight binding on o/s/r brake

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 24 May 2019 59,320 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming discoloured / corroded on edges

Pass 25 May 2018 57,475 miles

signs of possible dampness on n/s/r brake caliper / advise to further inspect regular / working ok at time of test

underseal on underside of vehicle cracking / flaking off / allowing water ingress

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / signs of slightly becoming advanced in places

Fail 25 May 2018 57,475 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split / smearing screen 18" x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

signs of possible dampness on n/s/r brake caliper / advise to further inspect regular / working ok at time of test

underseal on underside of vehicle cracking / flaking off / allowing water ingress

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / signs of slightly becoming advanced in places

Pass 22 May 2017 55,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs pitted in inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,253 miles

Nearside outer sill rear section becoming heavily corroded

Offside outer sill rear section becoming heavily corroded and weak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,252 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding Discs and pads excessively overheated! pad lining crumbling (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer sill rear section becoming heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,806 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 52,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,698 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 May 2013 46,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,960 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,874 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 36,874 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,191 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,191 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,494 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 NWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWU, 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 DG04 NWU registered?

DG04 NWU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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