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DG04 VVR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,756 mi
Last recorded83,756 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,832 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s,o/s. front and back suspension quite rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,912 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under side of car undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,306 miles

undernesth of vehicle covered in underbody sealer

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 7 Sep 2018 78,039 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Undersill/inner section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Undersill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Undersill/inner section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Undersill corroded

Nearside Rear Undersill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Undersill corroded

Offside Rear Undersill corroded

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2018 78,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to os ns inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,648 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still supported

Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement possible caliper? (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but still supported

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,230 miles

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

general underside body and component corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,222 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle has a lot of general corrosion

all brake discs are corroded and in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,076 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,764 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage NOT to cords

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,778 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 17,778 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,172 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 VVR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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