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BD04 UWJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,709 mi
Last recorded80,709 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 UWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 80,709 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,069 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 67,066 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 56,544 miles

UNDER BODY COVERED WITH UNDER SILL

Pass 20 Mar 2021 55,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 51,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,094 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,274 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,198 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 29,187 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2010 26,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,460 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,970 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 UWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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