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BK04 UTC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,527 mi
Last recorded145,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,527 miles

off side front tyre is out of shape

Fail 12 Jun 2019 145,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

off side front tyre is out of shape

Pass 8 May 2018 139,454 miles

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2018 139,454 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2017 128,110 miles

Nearside Front inner brake pad is low

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

all brake discs are worn/corroded

exhaust is corroded

off side hand brake performance low

Pass 5 May 2016 116,870 miles

rear brake discs are slightly worn/corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 116,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake discs are slightly worn/corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 106,618 miles

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

rear box sills undersealed

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 16 May 2014 99,599 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,230 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,538 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 73,426 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,529 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,782 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,024 miles

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

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

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 UTC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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