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BU54 WSN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,430 mi
Last recorded91,430 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,628 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 89,628 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,519 miles

general surface corrosion various suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 86,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear nearside wheel arch corroded

underneath of vehicle is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 82,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear nearside wheel arch corroded

underneath of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,014 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,115 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,388 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,382 miles

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

rear disks & pads in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,548 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 39,548 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,845 miles

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

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

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

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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BU54 WSN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 WSN, 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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BU54 WSN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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