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VF04 JXR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 JXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,151 miles

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

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 104,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,384 miles

both front sills and wings rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2023 100,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 100,299 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 95,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,529 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 88,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,988 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,101 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)

advise very slight brake right front

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,129 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,603 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,450 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 16,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 10,119 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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VF04 JXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VF04 JXR, 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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What year was VF04 JXR registered?

VF04 JXR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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