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VNZ 161

2004 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 161
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting in offside sill

Fail 11 Jun 2018 66,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting in offside sill

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,399 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill badly holed by corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill badly holed by corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,155 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 58,109 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 58,655 miles

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

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

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

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 8 May 2014 53,891 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 53,891 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 49,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,112 miles

Both front wiper blades split but still clear screen

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,650 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,315 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,902 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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VNZ 161 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNZ 161, 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 VNZ 161 registered?

VNZ 161 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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