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BL04 FUG

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 98,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2023 78,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,500 miles

Lower n/s/o/s rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Upper n/s/o/s rear upper suspension arms corroded

car has been lowed front and rear

n/s/o/s rear outer sills corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 68,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower n/s/o/s rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Upper n/s/o/s rear upper suspension arms corroded

n/s/o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 61,820 miles

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

corrosion on both rear lower arches near sills

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,825 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front wind screen has chip less than 10 mm

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front floor/chassis welded and repaired next to suspension arm mounting

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

car suspension has been lowed front and rear

n/s/o/s rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,825 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front wind screen has chip less than 10 mm

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front floor/chassis welded and repaired next to suspension arm mounting

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

n/s/o/s rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,041 miles

Rear anti-roll bar missaligned

Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear anti-roll bar missaligned

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,044 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 44,039 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 43,370 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 42,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 42,110 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 39,664 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 39,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,999 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 32,842 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 28,889 miles

advise front discs corroded

Fail 28 May 2011 28,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,658 miles

front brake discs inner surface pitted

rear brake discs inner surface pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 26,658 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface pitted

rear brake discs inner surface pitted

Pass 20 May 2009 25,242 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 25,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 23,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 23,194 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 20,058 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 FUG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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