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VK54 NZG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,075 mi
Last recorded115,075 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,075 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,530 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 17 Oct 2023 111,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,041 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 107,422 miles

Headlight lense deteriated both sides

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside corrosion on various components

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s & n/s front to rear floor corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,633 miles

o/s & n/s floor to sill corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 102,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s & n/s floor to sill corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,393 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,200 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside front and rear floor corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s top and bottom (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres cracking in the tread

o/s & n/s front inner flitches corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,200 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front and rear floor corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s top and bottom (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres cracking in the tread

o/s & n/s front inner flitches corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,735 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 86,735 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,985 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,127 miles

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

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

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 NZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NZG, 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 VK54 NZG registered?

VK54 NZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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