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BD04 HCY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,700 mi
Last recorded77,700 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 HCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 77,700 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,984 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 74,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have corrosion i.e. front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 58,188 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,085 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,085 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,427 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,298 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,289 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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BD04 HCY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD04 HCY, 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 BD04 HCY registered?

BD04 HCY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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The MOT history for BD04 HCY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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