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WF04 VTC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,236 mi
Last recorded68,236 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 VTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,186 miles

1x exhaust mounting broken

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres getting low on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2025 67,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

1x exhaust mounting broken

Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres getting low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2023 55,685 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,477 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,126 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 24,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,743 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,702 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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WF04 VTC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WF04 VTC, 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 WF04 VTC registered?

WF04 VTC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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