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BD54 CHK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,878 mi
Last recorded67,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 CHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 67,878 miles

corrosion to both front wing lower sections

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,819 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to both front wing lower mounting points

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2024 65,809 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front bolt on wings corroding

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,415 miles

rear inner arches rusty

slight blow rear exhaust

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 54,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,695 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,594 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,032 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,683 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,760 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,237 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 CHK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CHK, 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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BD54 CHK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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