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BK54 WUL

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 WUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 73,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear REARWARD PART OF ARCH TO SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 73,023 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 73,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 72,957 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL + rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL + rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 72,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 72,049 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,115 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,748 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 61,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 58,036 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 58,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 54,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 52,438 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill, outer sills, sill to arch and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to some under body components and panels

presented with underseal covering previous welded patch repairs

Fail 28 Apr 2016 51,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill, outer sills, sill to arch and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg / floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to some under body components and panels

presented with underseal covering previous welded patch repairs

Pass 13 May 2015 49,835 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

presented with underseal covering previous welding repairs

slight corrosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,430 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs slightly pitted

presented with ns rear outer sill / sill to floor area covered with underseal

underbody components corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection

Fail 21 May 2014 47,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs slightly pitted

corrosion to underbody components / panels

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,695 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 41,695 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,326 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 26,326 miles

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)

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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BK54 WUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BK54 WUL, 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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BK54 WUL is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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