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DY04 XOX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,146 mi
Last recorded61,146 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,146 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 61,146 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 60,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 60,239 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 59,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,490 miles

Front Front tyres showing cracks in tread area .

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 51,084 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 49,167 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 49,167 miles

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

Engine oil level very low, below min.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 45,223 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 45,223 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to offside and nearside sill rear undersides , recommend attention

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 36,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,946 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 32,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,002 miles

Small cut nearside front tyre wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,723 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,345 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,232 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 XOX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XOX, 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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What year was DY04 XOX registered?

DY04 XOX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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