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DG04 WFV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer sills repaired and fillered

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,137 miles

Light corrosion on centre brake pipe.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,307 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,271 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,884 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,547 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,587 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

power steering pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,479 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 37,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 28,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,415 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 19,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG04 WFV, 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 WFV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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