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R400 DMP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,476 mi
Last recorded20,476 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 DMP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 20,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 18,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 18,111 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 18,099 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 17,976 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 17,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 17,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 16,856 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split at ends

Pass 25 May 2016 16,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 15,901 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)

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 27 May 2014 15,419 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 May 2013 15,038 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 15,038 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 12,953 miles

small tear at end of offside wiper blade

Pass 18 May 2011 11,675 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 10,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 6,922 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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R400 DMP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R400 DMP, 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 R400 DMP registered?

R400 DMP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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