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BF54 SXL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,696 mi
Last recorded68,696 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 68,696 miles

Both Rear Wheel Arches Corroded, Not effecting body structure and no jagged edges protruding to cause injury.

Pass 3 May 2018 65,954 miles

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear body and wheel arches, but not jagged or within prescribed areas at present

Pass 3 May 2017 62,545 miles

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear wheel arches and body but not jagged or within prescribed areas at present

Pass 4 May 2016 59,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s rear wheel arches but not jagged at present

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s sills at rear but not within prescribed areas at present

signs of fuel leak at some time around filter but not leaking at present

Fail 30 Apr 2015 55,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust has slight leak on rear joint

o/s and n/s sills at rear starting to corrode but not weakened at presenet

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,430 miles

exhaust has slight leak on rear joint

o/s and n/s sills at rear starting to corrode but not weakened at presenet

Pass 6 May 2014 51,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion starting in o/s and n/s sills at rear but not weakened at present

Pass 3 May 2013 47,538 miles

outer rear brake pads approx 4mm. cannot see inner rear pads properly without dismantling.

Pass 3 May 2012 43,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fatique cracks on n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 39,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,710 miles

front brake pads approx 3mm

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low and close to limit on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,724 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 SXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF54 SXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 SXL registered?

BF54 SXL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BF54 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 SXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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