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DG54 UBK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 UBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes deteriorated due to age

Pass 1 May 2019 79,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 79,072 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 79,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed above anti-roll bar mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill rear closing panel holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perished and close to marker bars.

Chassis rusty under r/h front wheel arch.

Pass 6 May 2017 75,388 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 72,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 66,598 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded / n/s/r brake judder / o/s/f brake bind / oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2015 66,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded / n/s/r brake judder / o/s/f brake bind / oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 61,808 miles

Offside front brake binding

Pass 4 May 2013 57,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2010 29,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,787 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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DG54 UBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG54 UBK, 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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DG54 UBK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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