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VA04 CMY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 CMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 89,329 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 89,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,907 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2024 78,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 70,932 miles

205/45zr16w

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 60,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% o/s rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 57,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,829 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,648 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,872 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,830 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 16,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,325 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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VA04 CMY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VA04 CMY, 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

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What year was VA04 CMY registered?

VA04 CMY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is VA04 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 CMY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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