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D12 BGW

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

10,488 mi
Last recorded10,488 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 BGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 10,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 10,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 10,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 10,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 10,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 9,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,420 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 9,420 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 9,204 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 8,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,700 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 8,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,869 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 5,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 5,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,673 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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D12 BGW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 D12 BGW, 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 D12 BGW registered?

D12 BGW is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is D12 BGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 BGW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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