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BF04 NFD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

94,628 mi
Last recorded94,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,628 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,332 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Lower Chip in screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 92,330 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to major leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Lower Chip in screen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,440 miles

All suspension components corroded/ deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 90,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All suspension components corroded/ deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,641 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 88,640 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 88,635 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (underside) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (holes and not fully seamed) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (engine bay side) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front wipers deteriorated (std)

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,734 miles

Surface corrosion starting to show underneath

Fail 21 Jun 2021 86,731 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front UNABLE TO CHECK BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion starting to show underneath

Pass 20 Jun 2020 82,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,219 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside antiroll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,123 miles

corrosion starting in offside rear inner sill rear//surface corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis rails

Fail 17 Nov 2017 74,122 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in offside rear inner sill rear//surface corrosion to nearside and offside front chassis rails

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

Offside wiper blade split

Rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Fail 16 Nov 2016 70,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

Offside wiper blade split

Rear lower suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

both front tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,224 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,224 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,988 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 58,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,293 miles

exhaust system deteriorated in places

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust system deteriorated in places

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,620 miles

all four brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,983 miles

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,640 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge & cracking in tread

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,186 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,052 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,694 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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BF04 NFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BF04 NFD, 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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BF04 NFD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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