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DY04 XOV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,305 mi
Last recorded12,305 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 12,305 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 12,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Inner ferrule rusted thru (1.1.12 (f) (i))

All 4 tyres flat slighty spotted

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill along full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Along full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 12,261 miles

All 4 tyres slighty flat spotted

All suspension parts heavily corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 ferrule ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 12,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link ball joint detached from lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres slighty flat spotted

All suspension parts heavily corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 ferrule ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 12,146 miles

All suspension parts very corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 11,852 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 11,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,385 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills at rear on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 11,385 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills at rear on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 11,306 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills on both sides just in front of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,104 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 11,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 10,929 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 10,929 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 10,760 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 10,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 10,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 10,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,915 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 9,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 8,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 7,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 6,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 5,081 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 XOV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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