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H951 VFF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,274 mi
Last recorded216,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH951 VFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 216,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 213,302 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 211,307 miles

offside rear sill end and offside front inner wing have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 210,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 209,556 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 209,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 205,829 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 201,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 201,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 200,901 miles

Oil leak

Slight brake bind on front

Pass 24 Mar 2016 193,045 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 183,974 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 177,955 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING AROUND TREAD AND SIDEWALLS.

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS HEAVILY CORRODED.

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLED SLIGHTLY.

OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

Pass 18 May 2012 172,040 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 171,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 165,095 miles

Advise chassi corroded

STRONG ADVISE near side hand brake performance low, recommend inspection

advise front brake pads appear low

Pass 17 May 2010 158,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 156,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 152,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 146,906 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 146,824 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H951 VFF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H951 VFF, 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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H951 VFF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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