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BD04 KTP

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,180 mi
Last recorded92,180 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 KTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 92,180 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear earth strap snapped

Fail 18 May 2026 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill and lower wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear earth strap snapped

Pass 21 May 2025 85,420 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 80,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 77,373 miles

front to rear brake pipe along floor under clips slightly corroded and brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills and rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded

rusty and corroded on underside

Fail 18 Jun 2021 77,373 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe along floor under clips slightly corroded and brake pipe across rear axle slightly corroded

nearside and offside front upper suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills and rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear upper suspension arms corroded

rusty and corroded on underside

Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,417 miles

nearside and offside front upper top suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear top upper suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills rusty and corroded

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 6 Jul 2020 74,414 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake has been binding and hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside and offside front upper top suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear top upper suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills rusty and corroded

rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,044 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside rear under body sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,699 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,699 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,555 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear section

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,832 miles

outer edges on all four tyres cracking but not too excess

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,363 miles

exhaust system corroded

rusty and corroded around rear suspension

Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,363 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust system corroded

rusty and corroded around rear suspension

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,765 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2010 21,659 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)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2009 16,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,343 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,436 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 KTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KTP, 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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BD04 KTP is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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