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DF04DAZ
2004 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1597cc
General Information
- Registration DF04DAZ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1597cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 86,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded behind wing - large hole and wing not attached (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holes in floor near subframe mount - rear of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded behind wing - holes (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded - large holes (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area behind headlight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills corroded all along (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front have slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 85,439 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside general corrosion
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,733 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2024 20 Jun 20265 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 83,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,220 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 82,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
15 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,881 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,433 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,306 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020 20 Jun 202614 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,769 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,769 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,796 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,796 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,461 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 20 Jun 202628 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,142 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,938 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 20 Jun 202631 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,806 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 20 Jun 202626 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,803 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,935 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202612 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
16 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,460 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2010 20 Jun 202623 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,038 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2010 20 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,474 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2009 20 Jun 202619 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,425 MI
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DF04DAZ was registered on 2004-05-19
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