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BG04 XKJ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,803 mi
Last recorded53,803 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,803 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 53,803 miles

Front Lower Suspension locking device missing both sides (5.3.6 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 52,359 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 52,359 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 52,312 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 52,311 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,809 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 48,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 48,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,491 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,661 miles

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,524 miles

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

front brake discs poor

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,595 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,504 miles

wiper blades worn

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 XKJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

BG04 XKJ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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