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BG04 FOD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,879 mi
Last recorded28,879 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,879 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear sill corroding

Offside Rear sill corroding

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,492 miles

corrosion to both side outer rear sills

Pass 20 Mar 2017 28,069 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills near rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside rear outter sill near arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outter sill near arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,614 miles

Both rear ouer sills slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,054 miles

Both outer rear sills slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,186 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,141 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,123 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,545 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,173 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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BG04 FOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG04 FOD, 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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BG04 FOD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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