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DU54 XGX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,759 mi
Last recorded62,759 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 62,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded and large holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,010 miles

Nearside & Offside Inner & Outer Sills Corroded

Nearside & Offside Rear Inner Arches Corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,612 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Inner Arches Corroding

Nearside Inner & Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Inner & Outer Sill Corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,107 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Arches Corroding

Offside Inner & Outer Sill Corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,485 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear chassis legs are corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system including brackets corroded

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

Front subframe including suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill is corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Rear subframe including suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2019 58,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear chassis legs are corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system including brackets corroded

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

Front subframe including suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill is corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Rear subframe including suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,607 miles

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Engine under trays obscuring some componts

Exhaust system corroded including support brackets

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

Front suspension corroded including subframe

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear suspension corroded including subframe

Fail 26 Oct 2018 50,606 miles

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

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

Both front chassis legs corroded

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Engine under trays obscuring some componts

Exhaust system corroded including support brackets

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

Front suspension corroded including subframe

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear suspension corroded including subframe

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,363 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

General corrosion to underside of car

Fail 28 Sep 2017 44,349 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

General corrosion to underside of car

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,235 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,314 miles

Exhaust system is corroded'

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,198 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,231 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

nearside rear sill is corroded at wheel arch area

offside front inner chassis is corroded in wheel arch area

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 32,924 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,117 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 30,117 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

No pressure test carried out on braking system due to leaking pipe.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,096 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 17,026 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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DU54 XGX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU54 XGX, 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 XGX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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