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BW53 KUO

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,680 mi
Last recorded31,680 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 KUO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 31,680 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 31,488 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 31,292 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,966 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 29,123 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,540 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,271 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 25,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,502 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,029 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 23,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,658 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 20,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 13,559 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,425 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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BW53 KUO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BW53 KUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW53 KUO registered?

BW53 KUO is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 KUO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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