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BD04 UVZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,783 mi
Last recorded113,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,783 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nearside and offside (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both inner sills and floor pans corroded

vehicle has been lowered chassis rails have been grounded also front subframe mount bolts

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,519 miles

vehicle presented for inspection under wet conditions.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,819 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,328 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 95,326 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in brake pipe across rear axle

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2015 88,534 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front inner brake disc face corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,534 miles

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

both front inner brake disc face corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 84,763 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 78,839 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 78,839 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,808 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,815 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,968 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,921 miles

standing corrosion on brake discs

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 UVZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD04 UVZ, 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 UVZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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