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HT04 VAV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,146 mi
Last recorded107,146 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 VAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,146 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 106,833 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all rear suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 106,831 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to all rear suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 103,210 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 103,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,172 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 100,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall split

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Surface corrosion to both outter body sills

Fail 2 Aug 2017 99,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall split

Surface corrosion to both outter body sills

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,014 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,013 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,100 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to suspension units

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,662 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Surface corrosion to most suspension units

Surface corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Surface corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,037 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,739 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,237 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 22,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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HT04 VAV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HT04 VAV, 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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HT04 VAV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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