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BJ04 HXG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,925 mi
Last recorded123,925 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 123,925 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 123,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 123,898 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 123,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 123,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,412 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 122,412 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 114,295 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,361 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 101,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 94,247 miles

Both rear outer sill areas weak with corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 26 Apr 2013 84,800 miles

NS and OS rear outer sills,surface corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2012 73,475 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 73,475 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 65,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,761 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,620 miles

slight play in rear differentail mounting bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2007 28,053 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,053 miles

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

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 HXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BJ04 HXG, 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 HXG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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