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BJ04 HXK

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,973 mi
Last recorded75,973 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 75,973 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 69,370 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front chassis leg outers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,515 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 67,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,680 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 54,680 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,119 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 52,115 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,323 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 43,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,377 miles

corrosion bubbles on both sills by rear arches

drag on offside front and nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,155 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,254 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,575 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,427 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 29,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,169 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

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 HXK is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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