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DN04 USB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,052 mi
Last recorded74,052 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 USB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,052 miles

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

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

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

arches corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,390 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,829 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 56,637 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s+o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 54,909 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion present on inner end sill

Offside Rear corrosion present on inner end sill

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,811 miles

Front & rear suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Front tyre worn/cracking.

Offside front floor to sill corroded.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jun 2018 51,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracking very badly 205 45r16

Offside Front tyre cracking

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,001 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracking very badly 205 45r16

Offside Front tyre cracking

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,388 miles

Oil leak.

Slight corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and offside rear tyre cracking 205 45r16

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

sills showing corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,327 miles

both rear tyres cracking badly 205 45r16

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,961 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,945 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,054 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 34,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,673 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 29,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 25,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 16,348 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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DN04 USB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DN04 USB, 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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DN04 USB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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