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BG54 JUY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,489 mi
Last recorded48,489 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 JUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 48,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 48,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,259 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 46,203 miles

Vehicle is undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2023 46,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,835 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 41,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 36,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,536 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 29,535 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 24,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,801 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,168 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 14,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 14,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 7,383 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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BG54 JUY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,597cc 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 BG54 JUY, 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 BG54 JUY registered?

BG54 JUY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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