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DV04 UDS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,552 mi
Last recorded80,552 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,658 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,042 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 73,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 72,916 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 67,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 65,049 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2018 62,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

filler repair carried out to both rear sills

Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,936 miles

both rear sills (vehicle structure and also within 30 cm of seat belt mounting) have had a filler repair carried out

Fail 5 Jul 2017 58,936 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes binding on slightly

both rear sills (vehicle structure and also within 30 cm of seat belt mounting) have had a filler repair carried out

Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,699 miles

both body sills corroded but not excesive

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,685 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,843 miles

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,842 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside front brake disc pitted

Nearside rear4 brake disc pitted and grooved

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

Offside front brake disc pitted

Offside rear brake disc pitted and grooved

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,278 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 44,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,786 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,518 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 UDS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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