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VK04 HNP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 HNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,624 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 71,616 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to high lambda 1.159 and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under vehicle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under vehicle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 66,723 miles

Emissions not tested due to high lambda 1.090 and poss exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,991 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,991 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,178 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 50,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre / rear sections (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,707 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 46,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 43,251 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,926 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,369 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,378 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,077 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 HNP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK04 HNP, 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 HNP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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