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BL04 FUE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,602 mi
Last recorded98,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,602 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 98,602 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 May 2017 96,092 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,923 miles

coil over suspension and wheel spacers fitted

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

rear tyres are wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,923 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coil over suspension and wheel spacers fitted

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

rear exhaust box has been removed

rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,833 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear outer sills rusty/corroded (no holes)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,882 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 May 2013 54,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,404 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 24,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,077 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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BL04 FUE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL04 FUE, 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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BL04 FUE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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