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H716 VHL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,978 mi
Last recorded159,978 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 159,978 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 158,981 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 158,976 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 156,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 154,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 153,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 152,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 150,988 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,708 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 146,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 144,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 140,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 137,335 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 137,335 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 130,389 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 123,153 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 123,153 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 109,333 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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H716 VHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc 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 H716 VHL, 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 H716 VHL registered?

H716 VHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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