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HD04 VPP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,789 mi
Last recorded116,789 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 VPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 116,789 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 116,789 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,842 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 107,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,308 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel (high)

Offside Rear parking brake performance reading low / little effort

Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,557 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 99,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling tyre when steering on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,746 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 95,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 89,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,552 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside registration plate lamp flickering

Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside registration plate lamp flickering

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,329 miles

n/s/r outer sill holed(double skinned inside intact) o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,966 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre tread is low on inner edge

slight lump in o/s/r tyre inner wall edge,can not be sure it was caused by damage

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,223 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre wear

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,213 miles

front tyre wear

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 VPP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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