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VN54 JBY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 124,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 124,034 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,178 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SLIGHT RUST FORMING ON FRONT CHASSIS LEGS

Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,178 miles

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

SLIGHT RUST FORMING ON FRONT CHASSIS LEGS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,444 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 114,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2012 98,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2012 98,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 78,776 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 78,776 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2010 59,935 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 45,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,088 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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VN54 JBY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VN54 JBY, 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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VN54 JBY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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