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VN04 HEV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 HEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,772 miles

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

vehicle starting to rust at the rear / sills

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,178 miles

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

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

inner sills / floor starting to corrode

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,622 miles

Rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,767 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 48,767 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,390 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall starting to split

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,958 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre inner wall starting to split

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,068 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,671 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,377 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,057 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 HEV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

VN04 HEV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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