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BC04 AXT

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,523 mi
Last recorded53,523 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing to floor damaged and holed not within a load bearing structue (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin of chassis rail under radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin of chassis rail under radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 53,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing to floor damaged and holed not within a load bearing structue (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin of chassis rail under radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin of chassis rail under radiator corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,795 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5ml (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 50,408 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of radiator mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of radiator mtg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,546 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 47,546 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between center pipe and rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,216 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 29,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,797 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,937 miles

BOTH Front Brake discs heavily corroded and BOTH Rear Brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 21,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,569 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,104 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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BC04 AXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BC04 AXT, 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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BC04 AXT is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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