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VN04 AVP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,819 mi
Last recorded54,819 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 54,819 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 54,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,642 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,396 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,396 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 50,044 miles

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

Rear both outer sills corroded

Rear both outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,009 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch on chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear both outer sills corroded

Rear both outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 47,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,224 miles

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

grese oil build up on o/f/r/brake caliper but not leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,407 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,289 miles

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)

front numberplate cracked

nsr sill has slight corrosion

osr sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,448 miles

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,058 miles

offside rear tyre near wear bars 195/50R15

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 19,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,468 miles

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

Tyres wearing unevenly

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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VN04 AVP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN04 AVP, 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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VN04 AVP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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