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DU04 VPD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,898 mi
Last recorded64,898 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 64,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight leak from rear differential

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear inner sills

rear diff leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,787 miles

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear sills

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,058 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 41,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 41,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 36,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 21,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 16,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,712 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,322 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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DU04 VPD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU04 VPD, 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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DU04 VPD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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