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VK04 HNM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,611 mi
Last recorded68,611 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,057 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both inner and outer sill panels at rear corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 63,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,311 miles

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

tyres under inflated

Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

tyres under inflated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 44,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,164 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 43,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear disc corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under side of vehicle corroded ( surface rusting)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,565 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,763 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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VK04 HNM 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 82.4%.

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 VK04 HNM, 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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VK04 HNM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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