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BK04 GCU

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,357 mi
Last recorded114,357 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,357 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 113,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 113,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 111,509 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,447 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,930 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,785 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 87,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,589 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,202 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,126 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 43,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,696 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,976 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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BK04 GCU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK04 GCU, 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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What year was BK04 GCU registered?

BK04 GCU is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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