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DY04 ULC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,042 mi
Last recorded112,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ULC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 112,042 miles

Both Wiper Blades Split

Corrosion to nearside front chassis under wing and nearside rear closing sill

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

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

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

Slight Handbrake Travel

Fail 4 Jun 2020 111,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

both wiper blades split

corrosion to nearside front chassis under wing and nearside rear closing sill

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 99,351 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 93,395 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 93,395 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,949 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,485 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,485 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 May 2016 92,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed adjacent to antirollbar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all suspension components corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front roadwheel buckled

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 92,252 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 92,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2014 90,741 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 88,408 miles

Rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Both rear sills corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust middle pipe corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2013 88,382 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear sills corroded

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust middle pipe corroded

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

Rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both outer rear sills rusting

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes imbalance 25%

Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,318 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes imbalance 25%

Pass 14 Mar 2009 59,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

condition brake discs on inside

rear brake pads look low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,684 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 52,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,411 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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DY04 ULC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DY04 ULC, 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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DY04 ULC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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