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VE04 PGK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,737 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened anti rol bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,009 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,295 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S Front Headlamps Not Emitting Correct Light Output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,063 miles

Front headlights discoloured

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front headlights discoloured

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 67,688 miles

Nearside Front chassis slightly corroding

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

Offside Front chassis slightly corroding

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

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

exhaust corroding

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 65,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 65,654 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 63,299 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear small cut inner sidewall

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

o/s and n/s outer sills heavily corroded at rear

Pass 12 May 2015 59,852 miles

Front blades smearing slightly

Pass 12 May 2014 55,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,050 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2012 48,050 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2011 44,983 miles

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Tyres worn unevenly

Pass 7 May 2010 41,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,369 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 34,369 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 25,733 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 17,773 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2007 17,773 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 PGK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE04 PGK, 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 PGK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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