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BT04 XUL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 111,113 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 17 Dec 2024 106,664 miles

nsf tyre wearing low

rear discs

Fail 17 Dec 2024 106,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nsf tyre wearing low

rear discs

Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 98,823 miles

surface corrosion to underside and various parts of vehicle

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,169 miles

CENTER TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING.

O/S/F WING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION AT BOTTOM.

UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 98,169 miles

CENTER TO REAR EXHAUST JOIN CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/F WING HAS SLIGHT CORROSION AT BOTTOM.

UNDERSIDE OF CAR UNDERSEALED.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,701 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 97,316 miles

stone chip in nearside headlight lens not affecting beam pattern

Fail 21 Dec 2018 97,313 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

stone chip in nearside headlight lens not affecting beam pattern

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,679 miles

all brake discs rusty

pas pipes rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2016 95,343 miles

all brake discs slightly worn.

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded.

wipers only work on medium speed.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,953 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,030 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,216 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,781 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 49,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,120 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,710 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 23,709 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT04 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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