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DV04 FLP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,334 mi
Last recorded98,334 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 96,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,853 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 77,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,474 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,905 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 64,905 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' interier mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corosion on subframe and arms

Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corosion on subframe and arms

Pass 31 May 2013 41,425 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 41,425 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,139 miles

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

offside outer sill has slight corosion

washer fluid low

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,131 miles

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,735 miles

Front brake pads getting low. †Surface corrosion on front and rear discs. †Front and rear tyres cracking between tread patterns (old age).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,735 miles

Front brake pads getting low. †Surface corrosion on front and rear discs. †Front and rear tyres cracking between tread patterns (old age).

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 FLP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DV04 FLP, 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 FLP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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