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HD04 VKZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,204 mi
Last recorded113,204 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 VKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 113,204 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated andlower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside front shock absorbers corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,382 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 110,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,267 miles

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

Front tyres perished

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres perished

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,332 miles

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

Rear rear sub-frame corroded but not serious

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,332 miles

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

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

Rear rear sub-frame corroded but not serious

Fail 8 Mar 2019 101,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,440 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,075 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 70,381 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,363 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 61,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 34,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,259 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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HD04 VKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD04 VKZ, 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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HD04 VKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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