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BF04 NEN

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,854 mi
Last recorded106,854 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 106,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears as marked (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

rear silencer bracket corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 89,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension arms corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 89,809 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear end of sills are starting to corrode

various small areas of the rigid brake pipes are starting to corrode

various small areas of the vehicle under side are starting to corrode

various small chip in the screen

various suspension arms and various other components are corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 89,753 miles

both rear end of sills are starting to corrode

both rear end of sills are starting to corrode

small chips to the screen all over

suspension arms and various other components are rusting

various small areas of the vehicle under side are starting to corrode

Fail 21 May 2018 89,753 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear end of sills are starting to corrode

both rear end of sills are starting to corrode

small chips to the screen all over

suspension arms and various other components are rusting

various small areas of the vehicle under side are starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2017 89,680 miles

both rear end of sills are starting to corroded

various small areas of the under body is starting to corrode slightly

Pass 12 May 2016 89,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 88,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 87,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear most exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2012 82,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 82,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 79,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,081 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,948 miles

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)

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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BF04 NEN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BF04 NEN, 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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BF04 NEN is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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