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VE04 WNZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,789 mi
Last recorded86,789 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 WNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 84,458 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 84,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,008 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,654 miles

rear tyres no/near limit

sills deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,795 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 78,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,603 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,973 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,689 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 48,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,515 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 WNZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE04 WNZ registered?

VE04 WNZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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