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BN04 AOZ

2004 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,116 mi
Last recorded112,116 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 AOZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,116 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside and suspension

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,912 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,642 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly weak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,336 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills,o/s/r boot floor n/s/l outer sill ,all body repairs undersealed over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 106,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills,o/s/r boot floor n/s/l outer sill ,all body repairs undersealed over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 100,140 miles

scratch on windscreen

Pass 17 May 2018 100,001 miles

scratch on windscreen

Fail 17 May 2018 100,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated across tread

scratch on windscreen

Pass 26 May 2017 99,525 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front and rear brake discs slight rusting

Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,402 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 99,401 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,308 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 95,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 27 Feb 2014 87,172 miles

o/s/f tyre weaing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,672 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,671 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,580 miles

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

slight brake binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,955 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,357 miles

under tray fitted

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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BN04 AOZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN04 AOZ, 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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BN04 AOZ is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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