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VK54 NPX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 NPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,998 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 89,998 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,974 miles

Both rear wheels slightly restricted

Front brake pads getting low

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre bald outer edge

Near side front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

Near side front tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 86,974 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear wheels slightly restricted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre bald outer edge

Near side front tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

Near side front tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear lower inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on raised edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,177 miles

Nearside wheel rim damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,047 miles

offside outer sill slightly corroded,nearside sill & wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,137 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,605 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 50,603 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,977 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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VK54 NPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK54 NPX, 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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VK54 NPX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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