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D38 DJM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,473 mi
Last recorded100,473 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 DJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion noted underside / sills both sides

Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion noted underside / sills both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,499 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper control arm ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both seals corroded

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2023 92,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has multiple tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper control arm ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both seals corroded

general body corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,392 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides near suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bottom cover fitted on bottom sides covering chassis not allowing full inspection from underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both sides of sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 83,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side of sidewall and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides near suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bottom cover fitted on bottom sides covering chassis not allowing full inspection from underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both sides of sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,009 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 81,009 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,815 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 78,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,115 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S Central brake pipe has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar bushes worn - not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 45,930 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 38,695 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,258 miles

front bumper damaged

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,083 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 28,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,894 miles

Rear disc,s corroded on inner face n/s and o/s.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,669 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,711 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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D38 DJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D38 DJM, 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 D38 DJM registered?

D38 DJM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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