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VE04 DWX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,175 mi
Last recorded210,175 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 DWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 210,175 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 210,168 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 195,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 180,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively CALIPER (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL / FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR IINER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 161,780 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 143,606 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAILS UNDER WHEELARCH BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 143,550 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL/WHEELARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAILS UNDER WHEELARCH BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 127,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 108,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,009 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS/WHEEL ARCHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,058 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly - recommend inspection

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,298 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,788 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,569 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 47,569 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,642 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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VE04 DWX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE04 DWX, 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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VE04 DWX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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