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BT04 LLU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,783 mi
Last recorded155,783 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 155,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front damage to screen

Pass 1 Sep 2021 148,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steering wheel cover slightly loose

underneath heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Sep 2021 148,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering wheel cover slightly loose

underneath heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,639 miles

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Aug 2020 145,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Jun 2019 141,913 miles

Exhaust system in poor corroded state.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 129,204 miles

General underside corrosion

Heavy corrosion to both rear wheel arches

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced broken securing bracket (1.7.5a)

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

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

various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 20 May 2016 116,584 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 116,584 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 106,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 95,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 85,920 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 76,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 67,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,440 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,585 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,463 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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BT04 LLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BT04 LLU, 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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BT04 LLU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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