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BK04 USH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,244 mi
Last recorded62,244 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 USH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,244 miles

Front nearside and offside chassis leg corroded

Inner nearside and offside sill corroded / front to rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 58,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,348 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 55,333 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,533 miles

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

both rear tyre are showing signs of cracking on side walls , replace as soon as possible

Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,205 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 41,205 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,696 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front discs very badly pitted and corroded on inside face

Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,040 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 USH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USH, 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 USH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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