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DT04 MUS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,792 mi
Last recorded162,792 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT04 MUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 162,792 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 158,610 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 158,600 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 150,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 140,160 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 140,153 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 134,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 128,309 miles

o/s hand brake lower

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,804 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 4 Nov 2015 119,804 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wheel binding slightly

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,906 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,882 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,237 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,960 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 79,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,572 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,782 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DT04 MUS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DT04 MUS, 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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DT04 MUS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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