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SA51 VAL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,936 mi
Last recorded31,936 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 VAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 31,936 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 28,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 24,694 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,539 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 24,407 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 23,015 miles

all tyres getting close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,601 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,583 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,417 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 14,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 12,660 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 10,433 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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SA51 VAL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SA51 VAL, 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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What year was SA51 VAL registered?

SA51 VAL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is SA51 VAL safe to buy?

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