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BD04 NUH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 NUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 114,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear marked with chalk. corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch by inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn away on edge and close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch , by inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 96,707 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,662 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 94,775 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,268 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both fronts (2.3.2)

engine management light stays on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,448 miles

Rear number plate staring to deteriorate

engine management light stays on

metal power steering pipes corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2015 92,289 miles

engine management light stays out

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,096 miles

engine management light stays on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,100 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management light stays on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 87,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management light stays on

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,246 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)

engine management light stays on

o/s/r & n/s/r part of outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 65,305 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,470 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,152 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)

engine management light stays on

Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,913 miles

front and rear brake discs glazed and rusting

Pass 16 May 2007 34,846 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 NUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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