MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,013 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
subframes and front and rear arms coroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front and rear crossmembers and arms coroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear arms coroded
front and rear crossmembers coroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear arms coroded
front and rear crossmembers coroded
FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SEATBELT LOWER ANCHORAGE MOUNTING ....FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISE BOTH FLOOR REPAIRS ARE HEAVALY UNDER SEALED AND STILL WET AT RETEST
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front floor corroded and inner wing n/s and chassi
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front floor and chassis corroded
Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut on it's tread
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear chassis leg's corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front floor corroded and inner wing n/s and chassi
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front floor and chassis corroded
Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut on it's tread
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear chassis leg's corroded
Nearside slight surface corrosion on floor panels
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre slight cracking beteen tread
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside slight surface corrosion on floor panels
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre slight cracking beteen tread
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread
o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
handbrake lever excess travel
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres worn to just under 3mm
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
SH04 VZB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SH04 VZB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SH04 VZB?
You can check the full history of SH04 VZB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SH04 VZB registered?
SH04 VZB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.
Is SH04 VZB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH04 VZB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SH04 VZB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH04 VZB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.