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DU04 VNY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,284 mi
Last recorded61,284 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 61,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 61,267 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF / OSF inner chassis rails/legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR / NSR inner/lower sills , behind seatbelt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR / OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake sticking/binding by hand slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, OSR / NSR inner arch areas / rear upper suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF/NSF inner chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 59,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR / OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box loose / nut missing on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake sticking/binding by hand slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, OSR / NSR inner arch areas / rear upper suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF/NSF inner chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 58,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch - inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch - inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 54,353 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,782 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 49,317 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 43,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,472 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 34,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,569 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 25,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,417 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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