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DL04 AWF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,512 mi
Last recorded63,512 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 AWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 63,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 56,224 miles

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

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

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

undersealed back to front

Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,276 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle was undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2023 55,255 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 54,460 miles

Vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 31 Aug 2022 54,455 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,772 miles

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

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

suspension arms front and rear and coil springs very rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underneath corrosion various areas

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,464 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 48,464 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,465 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 43,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,088 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,349 miles

exhaust middle to rear pipes are starting to corrode

front brake pads are starting to wear low

rear brake pads are starting to wear low,and discs are starting to corrode

Fail 28 Mar 2012 25,349 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust middle to rear pipes are starting to corrode

front brake pads are starting to wear low

rear brake pads are starting to wear low,and discs are starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,289 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,063 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish and crack in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,654 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK IN THE TREAD

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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DL04 AWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DL04 AWF, 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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DL04 AWF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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