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SH04 VZB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 VZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,013 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

subframes and front and rear arms coroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 74,364 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear crossmembers and arms coroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,477 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 69,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,598 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,598 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,731 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 61,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,353 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,347 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,347 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,910 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 45,889 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,412 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,050 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 39,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,894 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,878 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,085 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,774 miles

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.

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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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.

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SH04 VZB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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