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DV04 GPF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,952 mi
Last recorded34,952 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 GPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 34,952 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 34,951 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch forward of road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 33,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2023 32,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake lagging

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front arms corroded

slight oil leak from engine

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 24 Nov 2023 32,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake lagging

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front arms corroded

slight oil leak from engine

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 12 Dec 2022 31,862 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 9 Dec 2022 31,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished leaving cracks deep enough to internals (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished leaving cracks deep enough to internals (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 23 Dec 2021 30,933 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 30,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 29,936 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,739 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 28,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,263 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 27,263 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,008 miles

both rear arches corroded

various corrosion to underbody

Fail 14 Mar 2017 26,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear arches corroded

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,585 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,404 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,346 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,243 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,325 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,275 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 GPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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