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DU04 VNG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,061 mi
Last recorded106,061 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2022 106,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 104,783 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 104,783 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 96,001 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,534 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security entire underbody, subframes and all suspension components heavily corroded but not weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes have overheated, pad friction material badly burnt / crumbling, disc overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective reflector type, output becoming reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe inside clip to floor, condition cannot be assessed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 90,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 87,428 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,257 miles

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

leak on gearbox

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,257 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

leak on gearbox

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,066 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,066 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 50,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 37,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 37,174 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 29,336 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,389 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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DU04 VNG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 DU04 VNG, 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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DU04 VNG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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