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BK04 VCZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,270 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 83,629 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 83,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 80,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 75,556 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2021 75,038 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 73,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,211 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,543 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

both sides outer sills corroded

front brake discs inner faces poor

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,279 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 5 May 2010 41,922 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,468 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 VCZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

BK04 VCZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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