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BD04 XZB

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 122,115 miles

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

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

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

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 23 Dec 2023 121,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 121,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 120,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driver's seat with a defective structure inner sill holed and weakened (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,374 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill holed does not affect brakes or steering

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 115,373 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps need polished (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill holed does not affect brakes or steering

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,630 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 111,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,600 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 102,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,468 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front axle brake balance only just within tolerance 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,338 miles

both front tyres have cracks on sidewalls and tread

Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres have cracks on sidewalls and tread

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall and nail in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,390 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 62,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 49,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 37,733 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,748 miles

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,718 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 XZB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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