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BP04 EZG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 EZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 67,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Hanger not on bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 65,172 miles

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

general surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 63,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,337 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 51,337 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 47,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,032 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 43,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,140 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating inner edge of brake disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating inner edge of brake disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating inner edge of brake disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating inner edge of brake disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,083 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear tyre wall

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,907 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 28,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,114 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

rear pads wearing thin (inner)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,065 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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BP04 EZG 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 66.7%.

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 BP04 EZG, 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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BP04 EZG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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