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H811 VHL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

173,685 mi
Last recorded173,685 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH811 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 173,685 miles

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

under body covered under seal black spray

Pass 1 Feb 2022 173,381 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 173,381 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 167,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower arch to sill corroded

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 167,072 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat bolts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower arch to sill corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 161,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2018 161,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack has slight leak. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 153,763 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 153,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 12 May 2016 151,695 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 151,667 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 151,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 151,577 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Genaral suspension components around rear of vehicle corroded

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc discoloured (scorched)

off side front tyrewearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 147,135 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 147,133 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing to edges

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 141,875 miles

SEVERE OIL LEAK FRON ENGINE

Fail 17 Sep 2012 141,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

SEVERE OIL LEAK FRON ENGINE

Pass 14 Sep 2011 133,345 miles

passenger seatbelt not examined child seat fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2011 133,345 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

passenger seatbelt not examined child seat fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 123,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 123,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 117,349 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,231 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 107,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 102,474 miles

advise washer aim

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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H811 VHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 H811 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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H811 VHL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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