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VE04 WNW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 WNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 89,313 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sills, rear inner wheel arches, floors to sills, floors close to seat belt mounts and suspension components, corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 86,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nsf/osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nsr/osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Nearside Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

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

Offside Inner sill corroded.

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 81,479 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded.

Nearside Inner sill corroded.

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded.

Offside Outer sill corroded.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,737 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,662 miles

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

both sills suspect has a covering of body filler,checked as well as possible.

vehicle heavily under sealed , checked as well as possible.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,822 miles

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)

rear tyers perished

Pass 14 May 2014 66,908 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 66,908 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 66,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

nsf tyre cracked on tread but not to cord

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,985 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,662 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,100 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Rear silencer flange corroded

Some brake discs corrosion esp. offside front and nearside rear

Various brake pads worn, required soon

Pass 9 May 2008 22,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,408 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 WNW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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