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BM04 ZUC

2004 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,154 mi
Last recorded119,154 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 ZUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,154 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,536 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 1.74mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 1.74mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

front tyres perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,213 miles

n/s/outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 107,979 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,635 miles

Nearside Front disc rusted

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bulge in sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear disc rusted

Offside Rear tyre perished

offside front disc rusted

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2016 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front disc rusted

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bulge in sidewall

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear disc rusted

Offside Rear tyre perished

offside front disc rusted

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,262 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,162 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 78,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,992 miles

nearside and offside rear sills corroded

offside front chassis under arch corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,915 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,272 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 ZUC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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