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VN04 BVY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 BVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 57,226 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor/inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 56,968 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 56,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 55,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,082 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 54,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 52,175 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,025 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,025 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,548 miles

slight rusting on n/s outer sill

Fail 2 Nov 2011 33,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,895 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,470 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 27,470 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,660 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 15,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,458 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 BVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 VN04 BVY, 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 BVY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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