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VA04 NKG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,111 mi
Last recorded64,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 NKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 64,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,660 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,660 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,761 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 62,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 61,086 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 61,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 44,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,739 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,625 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,019 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 NKG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

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