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BJ54 FLR

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,735 mi
Last recorded83,735 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 FLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,735 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 83,735 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 78,126 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near side and off side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,400 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,286 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis has a small crack and weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill is weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis has a small crack and weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill is weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis has a small crack and weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill is weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis has a small crack and weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill is weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis is weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Body has slight corrosion chassis is weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

interior mirror is missing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 63,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

interior mirror was missing at time of test

n/s rear brake pipe has been greased

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

interior mirror was missing at time of test

n/s rear brake pipe has been greased

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,511 miles

Air bag warning light displayed constantly

Offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2012 48,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag warning light displayed constantly

Offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,751 miles

Air bag warning light displayed constantly

Offside floor sligtly damaged/dented

Signs of repair taken place to front panels/structure of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,751 miles

Air bag warning light displayed constantly

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside floor sligtly damaged/dented

Signs of repair taken place to front panels/structure of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 36,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 29,791 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 22,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,663 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 14,777 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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BJ54 FLR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ54 FLR, 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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BJ54 FLR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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