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BC04 NVR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,928 mi
Last recorded57,928 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 57,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust slight blow and corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside covered in black underseal

Pass 20 May 2022 56,388 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,090 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired and outer (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,688 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 53,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,330 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 50,566 miles

all suspension arms corroded

all tyres perished

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 50,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension arms corroded

all tyres perished

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

chassis corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,090 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 50,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,053 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 41,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,639 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake hose chafes on wheel at full lock but hasn't reached the reinforcment but does require urgent attention

Pass 18 Jun 2011 36,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2009 22,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,234 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 20,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 11,571 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 NVR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BC04 NVR, 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 NVR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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