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VU04 ZTH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,888 mi
Last recorded63,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,888 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 63,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r inner wheel arch rusty

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2025 62,849 miles

o/s outer sill getting rusty

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2025 62,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill getting rusty

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,320 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2024 61,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2021 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,703 miles

n/s/f chassis getting rusty

o/s/r n/s/r inner wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,450 miles

front chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 50,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front chassis legs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight corrosion to chassis

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion to sill

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,493 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 16,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 14,204 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,108 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 7,754 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 ZTH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 ZTH registered?

VU04 ZTH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 ZTH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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