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DJ54 SGJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,209 mi
Last recorded46,209 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ54 SGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 45,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,836 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,647 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S/F Wheel Stiff To Turn/Grabbing Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S/F Wiper Slightly Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,368 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both Front Sidelight Bulbs Have Multiple LEDs Inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor Corrosion Starting To Show Inside N/S/F Wheel Arch On Chassis Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,512 miles

Body has slight corrosion Minor Corrosion On Front Chassis Inside Front Wheel Arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,877 miles

Nearside Door mirror housing and glass damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,844 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar droplink 2 plastic retainers missing

Fail 24 Mar 2015 30,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR Droplink one plastic retainer missing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,690 miles

OSR Droplink one plastic retainer missing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,474 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front tyres starting to perish inbetween tread

advise rear tyres starting to perish inbetween tread

Fail 26 Mar 2010 18,474 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front tyres starting to perish inbetween tread

advise rear tyres starting to perish inbetween tread

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,776 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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DJ54 SGJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 DJ54 SGJ, 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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What year was DJ54 SGJ registered?

DJ54 SGJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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