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VN04 BVC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,592 mi
Last recorded98,592 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 BVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 98,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Front retaining bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Ball joint pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Ball joint pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,385 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,068 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (anti roll bar mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassie rail (anti roll bar mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 79,477 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie rail (anti roll bar mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassie rail (anti roll bar mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,491 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,262 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,439 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,489 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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VN04 BVC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN04 BVC, 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 VN04 BVC registered?

VN04 BVC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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