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DV04 ELJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,864 mi
Last recorded87,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 ELJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 87,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Binding slightly

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,229 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box joint leaking fumes

Fail 6 Sep 2023 86,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box joint leaking fumes

Pass 27 May 2022 85,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 85,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 77,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,454 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,322 miles

o/s r brake dise corroded o.s r tyre cut not tocords

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,880 miles

o/s/r brake dise badly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,568 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,033 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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DV04 ELJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DV04 ELJ, 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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DV04 ELJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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