MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
vehicle presented for inspection under wet conditions.
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front inner brake disc face corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
standing corrosion on brake discs
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BD04 UVZ safe to buy?
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