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BL04 WEA

2004 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,058 mi
Last recorded132,058 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 132,058 miles

Advanced (some excessive) corrosion to both front lower parts of rear wheel arches,both rear closing sills,both rear inner wheel arches close to outer body sill, ( close but not in a prescribed area.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension

Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,303 miles

Corrosion to both rear closing sills

Corrosion to both rear inner wings by doors /sills

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension

Corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Tread on both rear tyres as low as 3mm

Unable to fully check welded repairs to both front chaissis rails,due to excess of sealant !

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 128,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chaissis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chaissis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to both rear closing sills

Corrosion to both rear inner wings by doors /sills

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension

Corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Tread on both rear tyres as low as 3mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,543 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 124,497 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 116,712 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer body sill

Corrosion to offside outer body sill

Pass 23 May 2018 111,190 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 104,834 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 99,248 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Pass 28 May 2015 94,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 89,218 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 84,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 80,675 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

pos. corrosion to both outer body sills

Pass 22 May 2011 75,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 70,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,098 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 WEA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BL04 WEA, 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 WEA is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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