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BP04 GVV

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,705 mi
Last recorded68,705 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 66,396 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,108 miles

2 x front sub frame bolts missing. Sub frame secure. Re fit new asap.

Near side rear park brake low effort

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside and rear inner wheel arches corroded. Advise clean up and wax oil.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,068 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cracking in tread area

Fail 15 Jun 2018 57,067 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,602 miles

All 4 shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside front brake slightly binding

Temporary repair to nearside rear lens

Fail 15 Nov 2016 54,602 miles

All 4 shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside handbrake effort low

Offside front brake slightly binding

Temporary repair to nearside rear lens

Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,132 miles

Centre/rear exhaust corroded

Front shocker rubbers deteriorated

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nsr lamp damaged

Slight corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,798 miles

both front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

corrosion on both rear outer sills

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/r handbrake low effort

surface corrosion on rigid brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,847 miles

both front shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

slight surface corrosion on rigid brake and fuel pipes

Fail 3 Oct 2013 45,847 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

slight surface corrosion on rigid brake and fuel pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,399 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r lamp lens repaired

Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,399 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r lamp lens repaired

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,844 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r lamp repaired,just ok

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,807 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,657 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2007 14,634 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 GVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GVV, 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 GVV is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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