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BG04 JYS

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,791 mi
Last recorded121,791 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 JYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 121,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 119,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 117,451 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Overall condition of vehicle and components corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 113,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,146 miles

underside of vehicle heavily coated with under seal on floor and brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and all round chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,445 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,922 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,300 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,300 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 99,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,258 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,258 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,074 miles

note near side rear tyre side walls starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,468 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 38,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JYS is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

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

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