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BD04 XYY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,017 mi
Last recorded58,017 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 58,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 57,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,225 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 56,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/R16 GOOD YEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/R16 BRIDGESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 54,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/R16 BRIDGESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 52,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Under trays corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,364 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 51,324 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,665 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Sill has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,030 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 49,028 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 47,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,895 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 44,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,673 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 XYY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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