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BF54 SYG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,885 mi
Last recorded106,885 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 106,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail that also secures anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail that also secures anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,538 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,513 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 89,000 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,393 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,211 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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BF54 SYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF54 SYG, 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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What year was BF54 SYG registered?

BF54 SYG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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