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BD54 BNL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,145 mi
Last recorded56,145 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 56,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 54,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 54,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,535 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 51,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,860 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front inner wing chassis rail,offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside front inner wing chassis rails offside and nearside rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,246 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,352 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,348 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pads all round slightly tight

Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,992 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 36,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,279 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,895 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,691 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 27,136 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 21,957 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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BD54 BNL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BD54 BNL, 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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What year was BD54 BNL registered?

BD54 BNL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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