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VA04 WYM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,989 mi
Last recorded79,989 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 WYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 79,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 78,845 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,809 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 75,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 72,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,326 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded in areas + under sealed

Fail 24 Mar 2022 70,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

discs corroded

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded in areas + under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R inner seal slightly corroded

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

O/S/R outer seal slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight blow from rear silencer

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,055 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,473 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 50,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,128 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,702 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,186 miles

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

rear disc slighty pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,134 miles

Rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2009 37,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear discs heavily corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,692 miles

front brake pads worn close to legal limit.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,185 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 WYM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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