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FY04 VJK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,607 mi
Last recorded104,607 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,607 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged due to jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,607 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills damaged due to jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,385 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

passenger seat removed

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,403 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 97,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,051 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 94,051 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,787 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,926 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,504 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,242 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing around inner edge

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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FY04 VJK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FY04 VJK, 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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FY04 VJK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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