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VA04 NKZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,247 mi
Last recorded114,247 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 NKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 114,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both l/h and r/h outer sills damaged and heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside and suspension components heavily corroded covered in underseal

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 114,028 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed by subframe mounting. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition SILENCER MISSING AND EXHAUST BLOWING (8.1.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both l/h and r/h outer sills damaged and heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside and suspension components heavily corroded covered in underseal

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 110,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all underside and suspension components heavily corroded covered in underseal

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all underside covered in underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,007 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 93,001 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,406 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 77,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,594 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,829 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2016 54,785 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

main brake pipe starting to corrode.

nsf brake pad getting low.

os & ns front chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,464 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,429 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,895 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 42,893 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,413 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 38,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,414 miles

rear brake pads possibly "chattering" in calipers

Pass 3 May 2007 14,552 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 NKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKZ, 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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VA04 NKZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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