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VK04 VYB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 VYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 97,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 93,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,649 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 76,628 miles

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

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 Front 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 13 May 2014 67,843 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 67,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,668 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,406 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 VYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VYB, 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 VK04 VYB registered?

VK04 VYB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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