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VA04 NBL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,528 mi
Last recorded85,528 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 NBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,528 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 85,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,839 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,345 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 7,600 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 NBL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBL, 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 VA04 NBL registered?

VA04 NBL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VA04 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 NBL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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