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BJ04 ACZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,505 mi
Last recorded94,505 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ACZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2023 94,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both front suspension arms corroded

Both headlamp lens tarnished/deteriorated

Both rear inner arches at 12oclock area corroded

Nearside Rear Boot floor area corroded

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear bottom inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

car has been heavily undersealed on offside rear

Fail 20 Jun 2022 91,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,764 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,467 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 78,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ04 ACZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BJ04 ACZ, 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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BJ04 ACZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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