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DU54 MKJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,033 mi
Last recorded85,033 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 85,033 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear outer arches corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2026 85,033 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear outer arches corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2025 83,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside park brake effort a lot lower than offside

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,743 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to uner side and nearside rear outer sill

Fail 1 Mar 2023 77,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to uner side and nearside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,170 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 73,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,165 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 56,121 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,254 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 35,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,574 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 23,574 miles

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

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

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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DU54 MKJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU54 MKJ, 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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DU54 MKJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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