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BP04 GVW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 GVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 113,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 112,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 101,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,413 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,537 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 98,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,065 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,868 miles

Oil leak ()

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

power steering pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,868 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

power steering pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,719 miles

both front shock absorber bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,597 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 87,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 78,981 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,968 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2011 72,354 miles

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

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

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

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

near side and off side disc scored and pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,354 miles

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

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

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

near side and off side disc scored and pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,981 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,602 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs grooved and pitted, also inner faces of both front discs lipped

front number plate worn

front pads metal to metal

nail in center tread of n/s/f tyre

nail in center tread of o/s/r tyre

nail in outer tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,176 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 GVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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