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DY04 XYB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 101,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 98,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,291 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 94,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 90,841 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 83,757 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 71,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,021 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 69,875 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 69,875 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,512 miles

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

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

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

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

small cut in o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,247 miles

corrosion all under vehicle

slight corrosion to main front to rear brake pipe inside clips

surface corrosion to both outter sills. o/s borderline pass

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,774 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 59,460 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake pads worn

surface corrosion all under vehicle

surface corrosion to both outter sills

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,347 miles

security of front number plate

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,191 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 50,060 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,111 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,317 miles

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

condition of front discs borderline

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 XYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

DY04 XYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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