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DY04 XXS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 88,163 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 80,869 miles

Central 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parts undersealed

Fail 12 May 2023 80,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parts undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 79,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,119 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At chassis rails ,near anti roll bar mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion at rear under vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,497 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,761 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,298 miles

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

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,986 miles

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

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

SRS light on

nearside rear lightlens damaged but no white light

Fail 22 Mar 2012 43,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

SRS light on

nearside rear lightlens damaged but no white light

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,359 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,773 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,773 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,146 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 XXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DY04 XXS, 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 XXS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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