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WP04 VPM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,396 mi
Last recorded46,396 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VPM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 46,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension covered in surface corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 46,255 miles

All suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 46,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 46,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 45,997 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 45,555 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear sub frames corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 45,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear sub frames corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,799 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 44,749 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,312 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,658 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 42,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,292 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Suspension and Steering Components rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,437 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 39,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,663 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever high

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever high

Fail 2 Jul 2012 36,393 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever high

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,508 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,057 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,019 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 31,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

stone chips screen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,056 miles

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

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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WP04 VPM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP04 VPM, 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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WP04 VPM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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