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CK04 DYC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 DYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 89,191 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,744 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 82,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 82,422 miles

Offside rear outer sill damaged

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 81,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,222 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,501 miles

offside rear tyre showing signs of crack advised to be changed

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,871 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 74,980 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,413 miles

n/s/f tyre is perished on the outer wall

Fail 30 Mar 2013 70,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre has weather cracks

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,751 miles

nsf tyre has weather cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,157 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,436 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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CK04 DYC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK04 DYC, 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 CK04 DYC registered?

CK04 DYC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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