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DG04 WFW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,837 mi
Last recorded75,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2021 75,837 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis next to anti roll bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear sill end

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion

Offside Rear 1/4 panel

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

slight corrosion on both rear floors

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,836 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wings and chassis lightly corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside chassis,floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wings and chassis lightly corroded

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sill slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both floor to sills

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

slight corrosion on rear boot floor

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,409 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 70,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER WING + SILL CORODDED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER WING + SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,824 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 68,824 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks on tread

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,291 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,683 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,461 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,825 miles

Both rear sill corners showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 42,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,966 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 WFW 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 71.4%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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