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VN54 VHV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 75,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 75,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 74,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,173 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,764 miles

Rear both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner braking edge

Fail 8 Dec 2015 69,763 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner braking edge

Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,269 miles

both rear wheel archs have slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre has cut around center tread no cords exposed

wipers slight smearing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside reartyre has a cut around center tread block, no cords are exposed

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside reartyre has a cut around center tread block, no cords are exposed

Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

offside rear tyre has slight deterioration of centre tread

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,008 miles

rattle from exhaust front pipe bracket.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,040 miles

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 22 Nov 2007 46,370 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 VHV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN54 VHV, 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 VHV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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