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VN54 OVC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,810 mi
Last recorded57,810 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 57,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 57,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 54,611 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 54,611 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 54,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 51,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 50,768 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,573 miles

general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 47,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,705 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,826 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,582 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 OVC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VN54 OVC, 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 VN54 OVC registered?

VN54 OVC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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