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DW51 WWW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW51 WWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 48,979 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,210 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 42,821 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,081 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 39,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing due to snapped bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 37,688 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 37,521 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,450 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,314 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 31,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,049 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER

ALL TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Fail 15 Jun 2015 29,049 miles

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER

ALL TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,265 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 19,170 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly due to age

Fail 19 Nov 2011 19,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres cracking slightly due to age

Fail 26 Nov 2010 14,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,873 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Fail 22 Feb 2010 13,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,177 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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DW51 WWW 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 DW51 WWW, 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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DW51 WWW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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