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SM04 VFB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,442 mi
Last recorded36,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 VFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 36,442 miles

all suspension amrs are corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,303 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,231 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all front suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 36,002 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 35,879 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,571 miles

all suspension arms have slight corrosion

off side inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 35,407 miles

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones upper and lower are corroded nsf osf nsr osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 38,215 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

all suspension arms corroded a bit nsf osf osr nsr

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,069 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,055 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,112 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,323 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,927 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,577 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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SM04 VFB 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 SM04 VFB, 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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SM04 VFB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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