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VU04 EBV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,562 mi
Last recorded53,562 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to perish

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,041 miles

front undershield fitted restricting view

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,648 miles

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

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,720 miles

near side front tyre cracked but not to canvas

near side rear tyre cracked but not to canvas

off side front tyre cracked but not to canvas

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,531 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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VU04 EBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU04 EBV, 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 VU04 EBV registered?

VU04 EBV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is VU04 EBV safe to buy?

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