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VA04 NKH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,208 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 38,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 30,699 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,824 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,090 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 NKH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NKH, 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 NKH registered?

VA04 NKH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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