CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN04 DLF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,596 mi
Last recorded52,596 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear o/s and n/s under and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by ARB mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by ARB mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s under and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,201 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s upper and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 51,958 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,502 miles

N/S/F O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 50,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AT REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AT REAR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F O/S/F CHASSIS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,686 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 49,678 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s/r inner wings at back of sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,687 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,679 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 40,197 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,349 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,402 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,678 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN04 DLF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN04 DLF?

You can check the full history of VN04 DLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN04 DLF registered?

VN04 DLF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is VN04 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 DLF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN04 DLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN04 DLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.