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DK54 WXU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,667 mi
Last recorded147,667 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 WXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 147,667 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre deteriorated ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2024 147,647 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working reservoir empty? (3.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre deteriorated ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2023 139,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill recommend repairing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 139,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components wheel makes contact with shock on full lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery flat

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,443 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 123,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 122,920 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,516 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,907 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 108,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to junction (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,184 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rears (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

power steering reservoir loose

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,380 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,570 miles

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)

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,839 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,454 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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DK54 WXU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK54 WXU, 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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DK54 WXU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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