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DV04 XLR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 109,690 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,211 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail by anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust slighty corroded at rear

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,219 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust slighty corroded at rear

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 88,327 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,994 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2015 78,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,650 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,594 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,274 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly split

Fail 20 Apr 2009 33,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre slightly split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,954 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 XLR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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