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BF54 SXX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,255 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,322 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 81,452 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 81,148 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BRAKE DISCS WORN

CENTRE EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,025 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 73,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 73,060 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 64,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,619 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 43,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,470 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,569 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 SXX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXX, 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 BF54 SXX registered?

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

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