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DV04 FTK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,333 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,257 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance poor

Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,802 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 91,802 miles

Brake performance not tested metal brake pipe leaking/burst (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,137 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,208 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,098 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 83,180 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,357 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,665 miles

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

both side outer sill covered in wet under sill

Pass 22 May 2009 75,618 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 62,709 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 46,989 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 FTK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV04 FTK, 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 FTK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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