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BKZ 5218

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 5218
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 90,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 89,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,235 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,365 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,757 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,023 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,780 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,127 miles

both rear tyres age perished

Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,127 miles

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

both rear tyres age perished

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,416 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,208 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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BKZ 5218 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BKZ 5218, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKZ 5218 registered?

BKZ 5218 is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 2004.

Is BKZ 5218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 5218 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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