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VE04 PFY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,573 mi
Last recorded35,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 PFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 35,573 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 35,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded just ok for test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 34,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 34,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 33,991 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 33,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 33,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 33,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,944 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,167 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,139 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion in sill

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,029 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 26,029 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,880 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 24,880 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,785 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

cuts in o/s and n/s rear tyres but not deep enough to reach cords,

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,687 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,893 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Tyres worn unevenly

Fail 8 Jun 2010 19,893 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,831 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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VE04 PFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE04 PFY, 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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VE04 PFY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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