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VN04 DLX

2004 Mazda MPV

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MPV80,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 DLX
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 146,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 140,010 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Fail 16 Jan 2016 140,006 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 6 Jan 2015 133,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,526 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still surported

MOT repaires have been covered by fibre glass

both door mirrors secured by tape

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

emissions close to legal limit

front crossmember slightly corroded

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play and require replacing soon

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

offside wiper requires attention soon

oil around engine

Fail 29 Oct 2013 121,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1x rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still surported

both door mirrors secured by tape

both rear closing pannels slightly corroded

emissions close to legal limit

front crossmember slightly corroded

offside front anti roll drop link has slight play and require replacing soon

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

offside wiper requires attention soon

oil around engine

oil level on minimum mark and requires topping up soon

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,141 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

front wiper blades split

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 99,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

front wiper blades split

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,645 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,228 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 42,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,002 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

neaside front mud flap chewed

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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VN04 DLX is a 2004 Mazda MPV in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN04 DLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MPV is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN04 DLX registered?

VN04 DLX is a 2004 Mazda MPV, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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