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FP04 VZK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,749 mi
Last recorded91,749 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 87,406 miles

rear brake discs are corroded. The readings are ok & passed

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,301 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,291 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,382 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 73,382 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,491 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded with age

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,491 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded with age

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,121 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' itims on screen (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,681 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,681 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,731 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,068 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 51,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,285 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,636 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,424 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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FP04 VZK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP04 VZK, 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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FP04 VZK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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