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DS04 ZKG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,607 mi
Last recorded99,607 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ZKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,607 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,005 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,005 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,061 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 91,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,683 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn below 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,362 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn below 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 65,169 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,682 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,130 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,821 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,524 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZKG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS04 ZKG, 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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DS04 ZKG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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