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DN04 WTJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,554 mi
Last recorded51,554 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 WTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 51,554 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,752 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 49,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff is leaking from filler plug

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 46,347 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,051 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine And Gearbox ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 43,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling Wheel (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Pipe To Hose Union (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Fouling Lower Arm (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boost Hose Insecure

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,935 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,090 miles

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2012 22,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2011 17,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,904 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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DN04 WTJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN04 WTJ, 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 DN04 WTJ registered?

DN04 WTJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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