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YX04 DZJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,047 mi
Last recorded76,047 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 DZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner arch tubs corroded on both sides

Fail 31 Aug 2022 76,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear inner arch tubs corroded on both sides

Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,565 miles

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

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

Rear inner wheel arches and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,434 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches and outer sills corroded

Noise from auxiliary belt?

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,405 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides - upper and lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Noise from auxiliary belt area?

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

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of floors corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2019 68,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch and inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch and inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside of floors corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper binding

Pass 18 May 2016 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,723 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,527 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,785 miles

winter tyres fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 52,940 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brakes slight bind (both)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,940 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brakes slight bind (both)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,193 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 49,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 44,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,652 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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YX04 DZJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX04 DZJ, 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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YX04 DZJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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