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VE54 WTP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 WTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 153,146 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 153,146 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 139,201 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 Feb 2018 139,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,756 miles

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 122,756 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,058 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 109,058 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,979 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,122 miles

bald spot on both rear tyres indicating possible failure of internal structure

Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,122 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bald spot on both rear tyres indicating possible failure of internal structure

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,183 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,226 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs pitted (inner faces)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,324 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,431 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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VE54 WTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE54 WTP, 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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VE54 WTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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