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BG04 FOH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,278 mi
Last recorded56,278 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 FOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,612 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 52,612 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,414 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,412 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,903 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,810 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,366 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 FOH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FOH, 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 BG04 FOH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG04 FOH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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