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WV04 FVF

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,365 mi
Last recorded116,365 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,365 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension bushes showing signs of perishing

front and rear wings corroded

front tyres on 3mm worn on inner edges

headlight lenses showing signs of deterioration

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,284 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake disc dirt shields deteriorated

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,284 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake disc dirt shields deteriorated

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,305 miles

All suspension components corroded

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,242 miles

all shock absorbers corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

os mirror casing damaged

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 29 Jan 2018 103,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all shock absorbers corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

os mirror casing damaged

osf chassis corroded but covered in plastic and unable to fully inspect

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,525 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 89,818 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,990 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 73,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 73,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,696 miles

Nearside wiper damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,369 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,963 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,197 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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WV04 FVF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV04 FVF, 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 WV04 FVF registered?

WV04 FVF is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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