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R7 VUR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,954 mi
Last recorded105,954 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 VUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,954 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 103,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,467 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,973 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 91,040 miles

Front front tyres worn inside edges

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

rear suspension componets corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 91,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front tyres worn inside edges

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

rear suspension componets corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades smear slightly

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,085 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades smear slightly

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 79,040 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,105 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 73,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front tyres & o/s/r tyre have uneven tread wear.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to access fuel cap

Pass 29 May 2013 66,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,258 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,258 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,065 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,077 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,879 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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R7 VUR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R7 VUR, 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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R7 VUR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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