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SO04 VXR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 VXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,671 miles

Under-body surface corrosion - Nothing structural

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,302 miles

corrosion to outer sills (no holes found)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,757 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,633 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,622 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,095 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,352 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SO04 VXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SO04 VXR, 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 SO04 VXR registered?

SO04 VXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SO04 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 VXR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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