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DU04 VPC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,972 mi
Last recorded61,972 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 61,972 miles

both rear sills corroded

offside floor corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 61,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear sills corroded

offside floor corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,362 miles

both rear outer sills slightly poor

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,064 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,639 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,421 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,421 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear brake disc's deteriorated on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,341 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake disc's slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,267 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 19,267 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,424 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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DU04 VPC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU04 VPC, 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 DU04 VPC registered?

DU04 VPC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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