CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV04 YJG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,742 mi
Last recorded64,742 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,742 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,347 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 54,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 51,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,594 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,999 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 46,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake disks coroded

both rear sections of sills coroded

exhaust coroded

Pass 10 May 2017 42,900 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,049 miles

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

splits in both rear tyres

Pass 9 May 2015 37,248 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

rear discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 12 May 2014 34,071 miles

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)

rear exhaust coroded at joint

Pass 16 May 2013 29,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,441 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 20,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,045 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,357 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV04 YJG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV04 YJG?

You can check the full history of DV04 YJG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV04 YJG registered?

DV04 YJG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is DV04 YJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV04 YJG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV04 YJG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV04 YJG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.