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BK04 LVD

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,745 mi
Last recorded98,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 LVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,745 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 95,081 miles

Exhaust System deteriorated

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 95,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 91,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 91,511 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 85,675 miles

Offside Front brake pad shim scraping on disc

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 80,509 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 80,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked all the way round the tread 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 78,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded and inner sills corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 78,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded and inner sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 77,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 76,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 May 2016 73,522 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,398 miles

Both rear outer sills corroding

Handbrake only just met requirements needs adjusting

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,330 miles

Nearside and offside rear sills rusty and thin

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,378 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 68,375 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,801 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 65,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,132 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,099 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,036 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,290 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 LVD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LVD, 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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BK04 LVD is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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