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BP04 GRX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,507 mi
Last recorded75,507 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 GRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 75,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,145 miles

Front BOTH LOWER OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,143 miles

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

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

Front BOTH LOWER OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components have some corrosion, chassis under sealed/sprayed

Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components have some corrosion, chassis under sealed/sprayed

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,182 miles

suspension components have slight signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2022 72,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

suspension components have slight signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,703 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 69,199 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,935 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 63,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,597 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,658 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,722 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,390 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 GRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRX, 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 BP04 GRX registered?

BP04 GRX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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