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VN04 DLV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 DLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 110,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,240 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,677 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,107 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,805 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sill sections (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,685 miles

both front tyres are showing signs of age related cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,766 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,961 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,518 miles

all four tyres approaching minimum tread wear limit

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 DLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DLV, 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

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What year was VN04 DLV registered?

VN04 DLV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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