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BJ04 ULX

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 ULX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,859 miles

all brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion to all areas , including all suspension arms and exhaust sections

slight imbalance on front and rear brakes

Fail 18 Apr 2018 43,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion to all areas , including all suspension arms and exhaust sections

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,544 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,951 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,673 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,672 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,483 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,234 miles

has minor cuts to sidwall of tyre offside rear

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,506 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 14,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 ULX is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ04 ULX registered?

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

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