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DG04 YVJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,050 mi
Last recorded50,050 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 50,050 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 48,949 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 48,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 47,959 miles

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

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

Suspension components generally covered in surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,879 miles

surface rust suspension arms and hubs

Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,917 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both perishing (yr 2004 ), off side only 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,606 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 33,265 miles

beam deflectors fitted to wrong lamps

Pass 6 May 2014 30,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,476 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 14,456 miles

Front Bumper Cracked N/S

Slight Smearing Of Wipers

Fail 21 Mar 2007 14,020 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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 YVJ 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 90.5%.

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 YVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG04 YVJ registered?

DG04 YVJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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