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BK04 GXH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,959 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 109,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,048 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,018 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of nearside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear off offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,064 miles

both outer sills have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,196 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

both outer sills have surface corrosion

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewalls

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,635 miles

screen blades smear slightly

surface corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,284 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,478 miles

both front discs pitted/rusty

both front discs scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,548 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,266 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,281 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 GXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BK04 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

BK04 GXH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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