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DL04 UNY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

117,378 mi
Last recorded117,378 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 UNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 117,378 miles

All subfames and various suspension components underneath have been undersealed/waxoiled

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear arch holed but not within 30cm to any suspension or steering components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 117,369 miles

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

All subfames and various suspension components underneath have been undersealed/waxoiled

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear arch holed but not within 30cm to any suspension or steering components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 116,523 miles

All subfames and various suspension components underneath have been undersealed/waxoiled

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear arch holed but not within 30cm to any suspension or steering components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 116,523 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

All subfames and various suspension components underneath have been undersealed/waxoiled

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear arch holed but not within 30cm to any suspension or steering components

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 113,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 103,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear sub frame all components undersealed

Fail 11 May 2022 103,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear sub frame all components undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2021 100,362 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 100,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,698 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 7 May 2019 95,762 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 95,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 92,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 89,405 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 89,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch / inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general surface corrosion underside

tested in wet condition

Fail 9 Mar 2016 84,892 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch / inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general surface corrosion underside

tested in wet condition

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,768 miles

general surface corrosion underside

offside front chassis rail damaged [ not considered weakened]

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,067 miles

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

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

slight corrosion of both outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,075 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,161 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,357 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,155 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,324 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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DL04 UNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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