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DS04 EYJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,609 mi
Last recorded105,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 EYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 105,609 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 105,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside inner wheel arch chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,394 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,435 miles

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

both outer sill areas corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 66,433 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both outer sill areas corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,324 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,616 miles

both front tyres inner edges and side walls slightly cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,017 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,882 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,396 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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DS04 EYJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DS04 EYJ, 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 DS04 EYJ registered?

DS04 EYJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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