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DY04 XXW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,023 mi
Last recorded114,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 114,023 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front floor feels soft both sides

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,849 miles

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

Rear Both inner wheel arch areas corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 113,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 113,244 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel.

Pass 20 May 2019 112,729 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 112,729 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 111,695 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 111,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,764 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,011 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,011 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,867 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,165 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 76,278 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,695 miles

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)

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 XXW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

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

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