2004 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · VU04 DXP
2004 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2004. Recorded mileage 67,035 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU04 DXP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/11/2023
- 67,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU04 DXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Mx-5 (VU04 DXP) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
VU04 DXP Mileage History
- 05/11/202261,870 mi
- 05/11/202261,870 mi
- 08/11/202367,035 mi+5,165 mi
Average of roughly 5,125 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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