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DV54 HSO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,909 mi
Last recorded85,909 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 HSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 85,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,328 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 77,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 75,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,309 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 20 Oct 2016 72,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear part offside sill has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe deteriorated dropped off fumes not exiting vehicle as intended (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/chassis leg at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/chassis leg area at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear part offside sill has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,557 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion forming on offside outer and both rear inner sill areas

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 114,351 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 tyres @ legal limit or very close to minimum legal tread depth limit

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,404 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,736 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,283 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 33,266 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to both main chassis rails

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,868 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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DV54 HSO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DV54 HSO, 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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DV54 HSO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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