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VK04 VXT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,785 mi
Last recorded112,785 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 112,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms badly corroded STRONG ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2025 107,531 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre well worn

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 96,671 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg in wheel arch

general corrosion to rear suspension arms and sub frame

Pass 25 May 2023 85,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear dampness rear brake calliper parking brake leaver areas

rear anti roll bar moved to nearside close to fouling on suspension

Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar moved to near side near to fouling on to suspension components needs repair

Fail 7 Jun 2022 76,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar moved to near side near to fouling on to suspension components needs repair

Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,114 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2018 66,323 miles

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,302 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,364 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 61,712 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 61,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 60,662 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 4mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 49,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 35,263 miles

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

inside edge of front brake discs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,808 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 VXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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