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VN04 BWA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,894 mi
Last recorded27,894 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 BWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 27,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated pumped up (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 27,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,313 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres dot 0610 13 years old slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 27,303 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres dot 0610 13 years old slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 26,864 miles

All 4 tyres dot 0610 12 years old slight perishing

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 26,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All 4 tyres dot 0610 12 years old slight perishing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,629 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 25,621 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,993 miles

Front both brake discs show corrosion on inner races

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s and n/s rear outer sills show weakness due to corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2019 24,993 miles

Front both brake discs show corrosion on inner races

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s and n/s rear outer sills show weakness due to corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 24,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,963 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,716 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 18,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,347 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 17,347 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,458 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 13,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,610 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,188 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 BWA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 BWA, 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 BWA registered?

VN04 BWA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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