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DA04 YDD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,227 mi
Last recorded108,227 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 YDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,227 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 108,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrouding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor has a hole in it not in a prescribed area

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened all 4 arms and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

under side of vehicle has corrosion in many places

Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,587 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 107,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,188 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 24 May 2023 105,157 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 98,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,998 miles

Corrosion both rear sills

Fail 6 Aug 2020 91,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion both rear sills

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 86,301 miles

Corrosion both rear sills

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,112 miles

Corrosion both rear sill area

Pass 19 May 2017 70,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 70,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,625 miles

corrosion o/s/r sill area

Fail 28 May 2015 67,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s/r sill area

Pass 22 May 2014 61,554 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 61,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 41,873 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,369 miles

all tyres have age cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 18 May 2011 28,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 27,426 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,748 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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DA04 YDD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DA04 YDD, 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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DA04 YDD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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