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BT04 MDE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 MDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 105,978 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 105,967 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Before cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 103,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,802 miles

Floors, sills & chassis members corroding

Minor chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2019 89,799 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. sub frame & anti roll bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floors, sills & chassis members corroding

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,910 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 74,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15/82v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15/82v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,217 miles

brakefluid low

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,328 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2013 47,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,939 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,182 miles

rear discs corroded

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,746 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 MDE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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