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BF54 SXC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,086 mi
Last recorded92,086 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,086 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,086 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,898 miles

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

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

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

new repairs well covered as well

welding repairs well covered

Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

welding repairs well covered

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,034 miles

exhaust very corroded at join to rear

rear subframe corroded

slight front brake imbalance

suspension bushes slightly perished

welding repairs well covered

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,781 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 2 Aug 2019 77,709 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,285 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,209 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,213 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,191 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 66,191 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,396 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air needed in tyres

all suspension rubbers bushes are worn cracked

chips in windscreen

gear box leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,358 miles

engine oil leak

general underside corrosion

inner faces of all brake discs in a corroded condition

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,518 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,437 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,043 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,104 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 11,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,610 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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BF54 SXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF54 SXC, 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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BF54 SXC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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