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BG54 VZM

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,294 mi
Last recorded94,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 90,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 86,712 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 86,644 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both of them (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 86,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength And outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength And outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,090 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 83,090 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 79,974 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,988 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 76,257 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 71,351 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,719 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,786 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge recommend tracking.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 55,778 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre worn on edge recommend tracking.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,203 miles

bLades slightly poor

front tyres cracking

handbrake slightly high

nsf tyre getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,032 miles

nsf tyre getting low

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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BG54 VZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG54 VZM, 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 BG54 VZM registered?

BG54 VZM is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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