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BP04 GWC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,632 mi
Last recorded61,632 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 61,632 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 61,632 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 60,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,577 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,833 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 57,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 56,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,641 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 55,639 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,155 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,562 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,820 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,958 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,158 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 33,809 miles

After market steering wheel cover fitted. Is a little loose.

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

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,809 miles

After market steering wheel cover fitted. Is a little loose.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,376 miles

chip zone a

front tyres getting low slight cracking

slight damage front plate

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 GWC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP04 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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