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VN04 BVV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 105,825 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 102,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Running soft as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills and arches corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,935 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Feb 2023 98,806 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,412 miles

both os and ns outer sills advance signs of corrosion showing

Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,910 miles

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

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

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

os and ns rear of outer sills corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 86,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

os and ns rear of outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,841 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 65,912 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,165 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,036 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 37,831 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 36,992 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear rim bent slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 14,837 miles

N/S/F TYREWEARING ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT SURFACE SPLITS TO TREAD AREA ,N/S/F TYRE

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 BVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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