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BM04 DND

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 DND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,293 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,951 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly louder than standard but not excessive

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,579 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 78,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded and holed out of prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damage

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 70,532 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall has a cut in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear inner sidewall has a cut in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,153 miles

both rear sills repaired and covered

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,504 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,157 miles

slight damage n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Fail 22 Apr 2013 64,153 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs rusty

slight damage n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 15 May 2012 58,870 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,073 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 47,073 miles

Front Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2009 42,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,090 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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BM04 DND is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BM04 DND, 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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BM04 DND is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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