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BL04 FUH

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 104,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,182 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 84,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 79,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 79,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 74,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,184 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 68,184 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2017 63,200 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 60,169 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 56,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,220 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 48,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre splitting(strong advise)

Pass 25 May 2013 39,828 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 39,828 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 29,821 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2011 27,506 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm outer edge

Pass 12 May 2010 24,524 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 20,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 20,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,294 miles

rear brake pads appear low (rec brake check on rear)

Fail 23 May 2008 19,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake pads appear low (rec brake check on rear)

Pass 22 May 2007 18,522 miles

corrosion of front brake discs inner faces of discs

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 FUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FUH, 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 FUH is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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