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SC04 DFN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 DFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 82,564 miles

Hole in inner sill outside of 30cm of a structural point

Multiple components corroded on under size of vehicle

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 71,787 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and incorrectly repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,260 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,242 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,228 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Front and rear supension components corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 66,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sills corroded

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

Front and rear supension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,539 miles

Both sills corroded at rear

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,757 miles

Exhaust tailbox flange corroding

Rear outer sills corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,072 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 39,436 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 39,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,493 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,937 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear 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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SC04 DFN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SC04 DFN, 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 SC04 DFN registered?

SC04 DFN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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