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WN04 VAY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,327 mi
Last recorded62,327 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 VAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 61,187 miles

A little corrosion starting in sills, wheel arches, ETC

Small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,449 miles

A little corrosion starting in sills, wheel arches, ETC

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 46,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 45,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,912 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill holed but outside prescribed aera

Under trays fitted

Underside of car very rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 40,386 miles

some corrosion in offside & nearside rear outer sills

Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,386 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

some corrosion in offside & nearside rear outer sills

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,173 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,173 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,403 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,910 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 21 Apr 2011 30,082 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 Apr 2010 27,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,470 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 19,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,381 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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WN04 VAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN04 VAY, 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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WN04 VAY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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