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SH04 VZF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,765 mi
Last recorded47,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 VZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,720 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 44,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle very coroded

Pass 16 May 2017 44,229 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,331 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,926 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,926 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 38,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,208 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs very worn and corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,529 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 20,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 18,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,652 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 13,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,665 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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SH04 VZF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH04 VZF, 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 SH04 VZF registered?

SH04 VZF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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The MOT history for SH04 VZF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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