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BL04 WDY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,102 mi
Last recorded96,102 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 96,102 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 88,542 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 88,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 81,047 miles

Front sun visor missing, both sides

Fail 13 May 2021 81,047 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front sun visor missing, both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage outer wall

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,678 miles

both outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n\s & o\s outer sills at rear rusting

Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n\s & o\s outer sills at rear rusting

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,065 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,343 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,787 miles

offside rear sill has corosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,351 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner faces .

Nearside rear tyre worn low .

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,414 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 17,817 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 9 Jun 2008 17,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 11,708 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 WDY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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